EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE TO SCHOOLS

Damage to School in 1973 Veracruz, Mexico, Earthquake

Earthquake of August 28, 1973, Veracruz, Mexico. Location: south of Veracruz, southeastern Mexico; Damage: Severe. The earthquake caused heavy damage in the states of Morelos, Puebla, and Veracruz. Thousands were left homeless. This two-story wooden school building at Ciudad Serdan sustained heavy damage, largely in the longitudinal direction of the building wings. Photo Credit: State of California Dept. of Architecture and Construction (J.F. Meehan).