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Florence flood of November 4, 1966: via Quintino Sella flooded
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Florence flood of November 4, 1966: via Quintino Sella flooded
3569022 Florence flood of November 4, 1966: via Quintino Sella flooded by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: via Quintino Sella, Florence
1966
Flood of Florence, 4 November 1966
Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence
Media ID 38183966
© Alinari Archives, Florence / Bridgeman Images
By Land Deluge Flood Geological Natural Elements And Phenomena On The Road Primary Elements Road Avenue Scene And Method Of Transportation
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This powerful print captures the devastating aftermath of the Florence flood of November 4, 1966. The image shows via Quintino Sella completely flooded, with water reaching up to the windows of nearby buildings. The scene is chaotic and eerie, with abandoned cars partially submerged in the murky waters.
The photograph conveys a sense of destruction and loss as the floodwaters have taken over this once bustling street. The primary elements of the image - water, architecture, and automobiles - are all intertwined in a dramatic display of nature's power.
The method of transportation has been rendered useless as roads have turned into rivers, making it impossible for vehicles to pass through. This natural disaster has left its mark on the urban landscape, highlighting how quickly life can be disrupted by geological forces beyond our control.
As we gaze upon this haunting image from 1966, we are reminded of both the fragility and resilience of human civilization in the face of natural disasters. It serves as a stark reminder that despite our advancements in technology and infrastructure, we are still at the mercy of Mother Nature's unpredictable wrath.
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