6 Questions
How many deaths were caused by the 1964 Alaskan earthquake?
115
What was the estimated property damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake?
$30 billion
During which earthquake did the early morning timing potentially save lives?
1994 Northridge earthquake
What was the estimated range of financial damage caused by the 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake?
$95-$140 billion
Which factor primarily results in casualties and property damage during earthquakes?
Built-up stress in the lithosphere
What does the chapter primarily review regarding earthquakes?
Causes and effects of earthquakes
Study Notes
Earthquakes - Overview
- The 1964 Alaskan earthquake resulted in 115 deaths and $540 million in property damage.
- The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused 63 deaths and over $1 billion in property damage.
- The 1994 Northridge earthquake caused an estimated $30 billion in damage, with a relatively low death toll due to its early morning occurrence.
Earthquakes - Devastating Effects
- The 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake resulted in over 5,200 deaths and estimated damages of $95-140 billion.
- Historical records show that earthquakes have caused over a million deaths in previous disasters.
Earthquakes - Causes and Effects
- Earthquakes demonstrate the dynamic, changing nature of the Earth's system.
- Earthquakes represent a release of built-up stress in the lithosphere, occurring along planar faults.
Explore the destruction caused by some of the most devastating earthquakes in history, including the Alaskan earthquake, the Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Northridge earthquake.
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