Seattle, USA Flashcards
1
Q
What year did the earthquake occur?
A
2001
2
Q
How many deaths and injuries was there?
A
1 death and 100 injuries
3
Q
Why was the structural damage limited?
A
Because the local council has strict regulations when building because of the know threat of earthquakes
4
Q
Why was the injuries and deaths limited?
A
Because the residents had been drilled in case of an earthquake
5
Q
What is the plate margin by Seattle?
A
Destructive- Juan de Fuca plate and the North American plate.
6
Q
What did the earthquake measure on the Richter scale?
A
6.8
