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November 1994 Mindoro, Philippines Images

Metadata Updated: December 6, 2024

On November 14, 1994 at 19:15:30 UTC, a magnitude 7.1 Mw earthquake struck in the Verde Island Passage between Luzon and Mindoro Islands, Philippine Islands. A local tsunami contributed to extensive damage in the Calapan and Puerto Galera areas. More than 797 houses destroyed and 3,288 damaged on Mindoro. Seven houses destroyed at Batangas, Luzon. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami contributed to injuries or death of more than 300 people. Liquefaction, sand boils and surface faulting occurred in the epicentral area. NOTE: Images in this collection were taken by an International Tsunami Survey Team (ITST).

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Metadata Date January 5, 2022
Metadata Created Date December 6, 2024
Metadata Updated Date December 6, 2024
Reference Date(s) February 1, 2012 (publication)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Harvested from NGDC MGG Hazard Photos

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Resource Type Series
Metadata Date January 5, 2022
Metadata Created Date December 6, 2024
Metadata Updated Date December 6, 2024
Reference Date(s) February 1, 2012 (publication)
Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.photos:283
Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (2012): Natural Hazards Image Database (Event: November 1994 Mindoro, Philippines Images). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5154F01 [access date], Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Bbox East Long 133.37
Bbox North Lat 17.77
Bbox South Lat 4.08
Bbox West Long 116.32
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Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Hazard Photos
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Lineage NCEI maintains a database of images of natural hazard events.
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