Toxic waste that has risen to the surface of the ground at the south end of 97th Street residences, Love Canal neighborhood, Niagara Falls, NY, July 1978
Title
Toxic waste that has risen to the surface of the ground at the south end of 97th Street residences, Love Canal neighborhood, Niagara Falls, NY, July 1978
Subject
Penelope D. Ploughman Love Canal Collection
Hazardous wastes
Pollutants
Description
A rough, uneven area of dark soil and clumps of earth surrounds a shallow, reflective puddle in the middle of the frame. The water reflects light from the sky. The ground appears cracked and dry in some areas while damp and muddy in others, indicating recent disturbance or contamination. Rocks and debris are scattered throughout the scene.
Creator
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo
University Archives
Date
July 1978
Rights
Format
0.907 x 1.353 inches
Type
Image
Still Image
Identifier
MS100.27
LIB-UA003
Date Created
1/28/2009
Is Referenced By
Medium
Slides
Collection
Citation
Ploughman, Penelope, 1955-, “Toxic waste that has risen to the surface of the ground at the south end of 97th Street residences, Love Canal neighborhood, Niagara Falls, NY, July 1978,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 12, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16478.