Ground sinking over barrels of toxic waste in the yard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York
Title
Ground sinking over barrels of toxic waste in the yard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York
Subject
Hazardous wastes
Pollutants
Barrels
Sinkholes
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A patch of barren, uneven ground with several small pits or depressions partially filled with dark or murky liquid. The soil appears cracked and disturbed, with minimal grass or vegetation along the edges. Some light-colored rocks and organic debris are scattered throughout the area. The overall scene suggests environmental damage or contamination.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1978
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS65.T1-24
Date Created
2009-01-28
Is Part Of
Love Canal Images. LIB-003
Ecumenical Task Force of the Niagara Frontier Records. MS-0065
Love Canal: The Issues and Controversies slide show by Dr. Adeline Levine
Collection
Citation
“Ground sinking over barrels of toxic waste in the yard of a Love Canal resident, Niagara Falls, New York,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 31, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16666.