Jan Kozak Collection: Historical Earthquakes

Thumbnail Image Image-KZ17 Volcanic eruption of Monte Nuovo and effects of eruption and subsequent earthquake on town of Pozzuoli and surrounding area. (Woodcut, Italy, 1538) (Pozzuoli, Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ18 Volcanic eruption of Monte Nuovo and effects of eruption and earthquake on town of Pozzuoli and surrounding area. (Woodcut, Italy, 1539) SEE ALSO KZ934. (Pozzuoli, Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ685 The remaining three columns of the so-called 'Temple of Serapis' (2nd c. B.C.) have shifted up and down several times over the centuries, notably in 1538 when the volcano Monte Nuovo erupted. There has been such a shift in ground level that the remains of boring clams are found at 18 ft. above the original floor. (Book illustration) (Pozzuoli, Italy (near Vesuvius))
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ686 The remaining three columns of the so-called 'Temple of Serapis' (2nd c.B.C.) have shifted up and down several times over the centuries, notably in 1538 when the volcano Monte Nuovo erupted. There has been such a shift in ground level that the remains of boring clams are found at 18 ft. above the original floor. (Pozzuoli, Italy (near Vesuvius))
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ695 The remaining three columns of the so-called 'Temple of Serapis' (2nd c. B.C.) have shifted up and down several times over the centuries, notably in 1538 when the volcano Monte Nuovo erupted. There has been such a shift in ground level that the remains of boring clams are found at 18 ft. above the original floor. (Pozzuoli, Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ698 Isometric view of the Pozzuoli volcanic region. (Engraving, France, ca.1780) (Pozzuoli region, Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ710 La Solfaterra caldera 40 years after the 1538 earthquake and eruption of Monte Nuovo. Note sulphur vapors. (Colored engraving, 1578) (Pozzuoli region, Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ833 Romantic image commemorating the 1538 earthquake and eruption of Monte Nuovo. Copper engraving. (Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ867 Late 19th c. woodcut copied from 16th c. model. Depicts creation of Monte Nuovo in 1538. (Italy)
Thumbnail Image Image-KZ934 Volcanic eruption of Monte Nuovo and effects of eruption and earthquake on town of Pozzuoli and surrounding area. (Woodcut, Italy, 16th c.) SEE ALSO KZ18. (Pozzuoli, Italy)