Romania: Earthquake Disaster in Romania, March 1977

A file of correspondence and reports concerning a major earthquake in Romania. The documents cover reports on the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the epicentre of which was in the Vrancea mountains; the damage caused to life, housing, industry, and agricultural enterprises; and the subsequent relief efforts. Other documents in the file cover Romanian requests for medical supplies and equipment; humanitarian aid offered by the British government and relief agencies; and the Romanians' requests for aid to rebuild their economy. The file also covers enquiries on behalf of British nationals in Romania; Parliamentary Questions on the extent of British aid; and the work of seismology experts to assess the situation and the likelihood of aftershocks.