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Karl V. Steinbrugge Collection: S3835

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  • Title: German "balloon houses"
  • Creator(s): Cluff, Lloyd S.
  • Date:
  • Location: Peru/SOUTH AMERICA
  • Earthquake: Peru earthquake, May 31, 1970 Magnitude: 7.80

Description: The German method of providing temporary housing to earthquake-devastated areas. This shows the inflated balloon being sprayed with styrofoam. The table rotates as the nozzle traverses the rod and coats the balloon with styrofoam. It takes approximately two hours to complete one unit. See also 3834, 3836. (Caraz, Peru)

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