Jordbävningen i Niigata 1964
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Showa bridge Niigata NGDC.JPG
Picture of the Showa bridge in Niigata showing damage caused by the earthquake in 1964. Liquefaction led to collapse of two piers and the span between them. The free movement allowed at one end of each span caused the remaining spans to drop into the river
Picture of the Showa bridge in Niigata showing damage caused by the earthquake in 1964. Liquefaction led to collapse of two piers and the span between them. The free movement allowed at one end of each span caused the remaining spans to drop into the river