February 29-March 1, 1960

Aerial view showing destruction in the newer section of Agadir, an estimated 70% of which was destroyed. Only about 5% of the older section was undamaged.

Wreckage in the streets of Agadir. The two earthquakes were followed by a tidal wave and fire, leaving almost 45,000 homeless.

Remnant of a building surrounded by rubble after the earthquake. The cost of rebuilding the city was estimated at $100,000,000.

Bodies of the dead lining a highway. About 5,000 persons were buried in mass graves on March 6. The total death count was about 20,000.

Crown Prince Mulay Hassan (left) and King Mohammed V visiting camp where survivors of the Agadir earthquake were housed. The King pldeged his personal fortune as collateral for a loan to rebuild the city.

Injured survivors arriving at Casablanca ina Spanish plane. U.S. and French planes also served in the airlift.

Source

U.S. Geological Survey earthquake.usgs.gov

See Also

In the Year 1960
King Mohammed V

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