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What was the magnitude of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?
What was the magnitude of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?
- Magnitude 7.9
- Magnitude 9.8
- Magnitude 9.2 (correct)
- Magnitude 8.5
Where was the epicenter of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake located?
Where was the epicenter of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake located?
- Fairbanks
- Juneau
- Prince William Sound (correct)
- Anchorage
How long did the shaking last during the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?
How long did the shaking last during the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake?
- Over four minutes (correct)
- Over six minutes
- Less than a minute
- Around ten minutes
What was the estimated total property loss of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake in 2013 dollars?
What was the estimated total property loss of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake in 2013 dollars?
How far away were the effects of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake observed?
How far away were the effects of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake observed?
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1964 Great Alaska Earthquake
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The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake had a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near Prince William Sound, Alaska.
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Shaking from the earthquake lasted for about 4 minutes.
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The estimated total property loss due to the earthquake was over $3.5 billion in 2013 dollars.
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The effects of the earthquake were observed as far away as California.
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