Phenomena Collection (page 22)

Wet Country Lane
After the rainstorm - an autumn study of a wet country lane, covered in puddles. Date: 1950s

Muddy Gateway
The waterlogged, muddy gateway to the woods, after a heavy downpour of rain. Date: 1930s

Mysterious Waters
An eerie morning mist creeps over the River Nene, Northampton, England. Two swans glide across the still water... Date: early 1960s

Australian Snow
An unusual snow scene - in Victoria, Australia, during a severe winter. Date: 1930s

Stormy Coast
A storm drives sailing vessels onto the shore. Date: 1901

Instantaneous Views of a tornado
From photographs taken near Jamestown, Dakota, 6th June 1887 by Mr. C.L Judd, while the column was 18 miles distant and rapidly receding

Edwin Natural Bridge - San Juan County, Utah, USA Date: circa 1910s

Tornado in Kirksville, Missouri, 1889
A tornado in Kirksville, Missouri, tears off the rooves of buildings, snatching up debris into the air. Date: 27th April 1899

Tornado approaches Kirksville, Missouri, 1889
The view of East McPherson Street, Kirksville Missouri, looking south as a tornado approaches. A bungalow in its path looks set to be destroyed. Date: 27th April 1899

Argentina - Tandil - The Moving Stone ( La Piedra Movediza ) Date: circa 1910s

The Great Eastern scrapped: the auction, 1888
The Great Eastern under the hammer. After a thirty year career, the great steamship was scrapped, with her hull and fittings being sold at auction at New Ferry, Liverpool. 1

Tornado over turns house, 1886
The overturning action of tornadoes on buildings in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The neighbours, who took the precaution of boarding their windows up, seem to have come off better. Date: April 15th 1886

Family flees from tornado, 1903
The method of protection against tornadoes in North America. A farmer and his family seek shelter in a storm cellar, a protective underground shelter to be found attached to many farm houses

Santorini earthquake reportage, 1956
The aftermath of the Santorini earthquake, as reported in the Illustrated London News on July 21st 1956. Photographs of ruined buildings, refugees and rubble feature, as well as a short article

Javanese Sunset
A lovely sunset off the coat of Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Javanes Coastal Scene
A tranquil coastal sunset scene, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Silesian Floods 1930S
Floods in Silesia. Date: 1930s

Swiss Hill Slope
Wild flowers beneath bare boughs on a hillside near Bex, Switzerland. Date: 1903

Challenger Icebergs
Icebergs observed in the Antarctic by Her Majestys Research ship Challenger. Date: 1874

Iris Makes Rainbow
In pre-scientific days, rainbows were credited to Iris, the messenger of the gods : the rainbow was the bridge whereby she came down from the heavens

Stream at Brill
Spring flowers decorate the banks of this little stream at Brill, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: 1920

Xmas in Canada
Winter in a French Canadian town (Pevibonka) - parishioners come by sledge to church. Date: 1931

Frensham Common Heather
Heather is spread wide on the sandy soil of the common at Frensham, Surrey, England. Date: 1906

Canadian Village Snow
Distant view of a French Canadian village, showing a frozen lake which must be crossed by sledge. Date: 1931

Wye Meets Severn
The river Wye near its confluence with the river Severn. Date: circa 1900

Canada Scenery / Winter
Deep snow covers the countryside near the small French Canadian town of Peribonka. Date: 1931

Alpine Meadow
Wild flowers in an Alpine meadow. Date: 1903

Snow Scene / Pangbourne
A woman with an umbrella stands on a snowy road. The trees look very pretty with snow on their branches. Date: February 1940

COMET OF 1910
The populace of Tientsin, China, attempt to frighten away a comet by making hostile gestures and noises Date: 1910

FEU FOLLET
Two women praying in a French country churchyard are disturbed by the sudden appearance of a feu follet Date: 1877

Fog Personified
Fog personified

Parallels of Latitude
Parallels of latitude, including the Equator Date: circa 1690

Schiaparellis map of the planet Mars
A map of the surface of the planet Mars by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli. Date: 1881/2

Feu Follet (Richard)
The abbe Richard, in a French churchyard, is startled by a huge flame-like feu follet which reaches 3-4 metres in height, probably caused by a decomposing corpse Date: 2 July 1750

Lunar Landscape
The crater Plato : overhead is the Earth, somewhat larger than it would actually appear. Date: 1890s

Feu Follet on Lake
A feu follet burning on the surface of a lake Date: 1875

Rainy Street, London
The streets of London on a rainy day Date: 1950s

Feu Follet by Path
A French peasant woman returning home with her child is startled when feux follets appear beside their path Date: 1869

The Coming of Spring
Spring arrives with the swallows Date: 1908

Tornado Section C1887
cross-section Date: circa 1887

Children / Shelter Rain
Children/Shelter Rain

Vesuvius / Cones
Cones in the crater Date: 1831

Luthers Friend Struck
The young Martin Luther is travelling with his friend Alexius when the latter is struck by lightning : is the fact that Luther is spared a sign from Heaven ? Date: circa 1503

Weather / Snow / Cold 19C
A very cold fellow stands up to his ankles in the snow. Fortunately, he has items available at home to warm him up. Date: late 19th century

Vulcans Cave, Italy
The burning valley called Vulcans Cave near Naples

Fumeroles near Naples
Fumeroles on Campi Flegrei, near Naples

Monte Nuovo, Italy
The volcano Monte Nuovo, close to Pozzuoli, Naples, Southern Italy

Volcano crater visit, Pozzuoli
A visit to the crater of a volcano at Pozzuoli, Naples

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