San Francisco Earthquake Flashcards
Date and Time
17/10/1989
What was the magnitude?
6.9 on the Richter Scale
Lasted 15 seconds
What was the location?
Loma Prieta, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz
San Andreas fault
North American and Pacific plates
What were the 6 primary effects?
A double decker freeway collapsed killing 45 Water and gas pipes broken 57 dead and 4,000 injured Power out. Cracks in buildings Bay Bridge collapsed
What were the 5 secondary effects?
$10 billion loss for economy
Fires due to broken gas pipes and no water to fight it with. Water sources contaminated.
12,000 homeless, 30,000 commuters disrupted
Grieving and mental stress
What were the immediate responses?
Emergency services tried to stop fires and rescue people. Search Dogs used
People moved hosepipes to sea for water to fight fires
Bottled water supplied.
Clear plans to follow.
What were the long term responses?
Bridges and Buildings made more earthquake proof.
3 weeks for Bay Bridge to re-open
More trains running 24/7 in underground tunnel and temporary ferry service.
