Nicaragua’s Earthquake (1972) | Footage Captures Devastation After Major Disaster

In December 1972, a powerful earthquake struck Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Measuring approximately 6.2 in magnitude, the earthquake devastated much of the city, collapsing homes, hospitals, and infrastructure within seconds. #Nicaragua #Managua #earthquake #naturaldisaster #1972 To license the footage featured in this clip, follow the link below: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/... To search the ITN Archive collection on Getty Images, follow the link below: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/footage... 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel (tap the bell icon and stay up to date with all the latest ITN Archive videos!) -    / @frontlinebyitn   🎥 Follow us on Twitter -   / itnarchive   🎥 Like us on Facebook -   / itnarchiveitnp   🎥 Check out our TikTok -   / itnarchive1955