The Loma Prieta earthquake Flashcards
What date and what time did the Loma Prieta earthquake strike?
The earthquake struck on the 17th October 1989 at 17:04 local time
What magnitude was the Loma pieta earthquake?
M6.9
Where was the epicentre of the Loma Prieta earthquake?
In the Santa Cruz mountains 60 miles south of San Francisco
What fault caused the Loma Prieta earthquake?
The San Andreas fault (a conservative plate margin)
How many people were killed in the Loma Prieta earthquake?
63 people were killed
How many people were injured in the Loma Prieta earthquake?
3757
How many people were killed when the Cyprus freeway collapsed?
42
How long was the stretch of the Cyprus freeway which collapsed?
2 miles
How much of the Oakland bay bridge collapsed?
20 metres
What event did the Loma Prieta earthquake interrupt?
A Major League Baseball game
How many people were made homeless in the Loma Prieta quake?
10,000
Which area of San Francisco was the most badly affected and why?
The Bay Area was built on reclaimed land which made in susceptible to soil liquefaction
What was the total cost of damage of the Loma Prieta earthquake?
$10 billion
What did fire crews use to help people trapped on the Cyprus freeway?
Heavy lifting equipment
Who patrolled the streets of San Francisco after the Loma Prieta quake?
The national guard