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1971: Wave Crashes on Rocky Shoreline Almost Hitting Bystanders

1971: Wave Crashes on Rocky Shoreline Almost Hitting Bystanders

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  • Year1971
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationAstoria, Oregon, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Wave Crashes on Rocky Shoreline Almost Hitting Bystanders — Clip Details

1971: A dramatic wave crashes onto a rocky shoreline in Astoria, Oregon, sending spray high into the air as bystanders watch from a safe distance. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this rare home movie captures the raw power of the Pacific Coast with authentic 1970s grain and color. The scene shows a mix of tourists and locals observing the natural spectacle, some standing near the edge of the rocks, highlighting the risky yet mesmerizing beauty of the ocean. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into coastal life during the early 1970s, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro vintage projects.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
59893125

Source & Documentation

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Date
1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Astoria, Oregon, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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