Socompa República Argentina [1930s-1960s]

Description: This envelope informs us about a point of particular interest for the then tourists. Between Argentina and Chile a very particular volcano exists causing by its nature landslides and avalanches that endanger the region. To-day it is a geological center for the experts but in the past it was also a phenomenon mainly by its fiery eruptions. In 1937, Parry Reiche identified the composition of the landslide as very peculiar and called its composition Toreva because of a location in Arizona Extent and format of original material: This envelope contains postcards, photos, and newspapers' and magazines' clippings.