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Anchorage municipal wharf area

By Alaska Science Center March 1964 (approx.)
Dock in water, roads, buildings and three white fuel tanks. One tank's roof and sides caved in.
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Anchorage municipal wharf area shortly after the earthquake at low tide. The main dock was only slightly damaged, but the older Army dock (upper left) was ruined. Vibration and ground fractures damaged some structures in the port area, including the petroleum tank (lower right). Photo by U.S. Army.

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