Details - Foshag, William F Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F33d-F49, 1943

Foshag, William F Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F33d-F49, 1943

Title

Foshag, William F Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F33d-F49, 1943

Title Variants

Alternative: Foshag, William F. Photographs of Paricutin Volcano, no. F2-F171, 1943-1944 (3 of 8)

Related Titles

Contained In: William F. Foshag Collection, 1923-1965 and undated

Series: SIA RU007281

Series: Smithsonian Field Book Project : an initiative to improve access to field book content that documents natural history

By

Foshag, (William Frederick), 1894-1956

Type

Book

Material

Archival material

Publication info

1943

Notes

The black and white photographs were taken by William Foshag of Paricutín Volcano, June 10 -14, 1943. They include image numbers F33d - F49. On the reverse side will usually be found the date, image number, and sometimes description or indication of vantage point. In most of the images, the volcano can be seen emitting plumes of smoke. Subject matter includes the cone; the volcano with local inhabitants in the foreground; examples of surrounding terrain damaged by eruptions; the slopes of the volcano; detail shots of the crater; the Quitzocho ridge; the lava flow reaching local residences; and detail shots of lava flows. May include duplicates.