Most people were home and schools were closed the great 1964 alaska earthquake occurred on good friday, march 27, 2964 in the late afternoon. Mar 20, 2020 alaska earthquake of 1964, earthquake that occurred in southcentral alaska on march 27, 1964, with a moment magnitude of 9. The shaking lasted for more than four minutes, launching several deadly tsunamis and. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 university of pennsylvania though the earth. Kodiak, alaska the great alaska earthquake pictures cbs.
Both were created as part of usgs activities acknowledging the fifty year anniversary of the quake on march 27, 2014. Usgs published the results of investigations of the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964 in a series of six professional papers. It lasted 10 times as long as the northridge quake and would have been calamitous if it had been closer to civilization. Subduction zones like southern alaska s occur throughout the. Four minutes may not seem like a long time, but when it comes to earthquakes, its an eternity, and tremors during the great alaska earthquake of 1964 lasted at least four minutes. The video features usgs geologist george plafker who, in the 1960s, correctly interpreted the quake as a subduction zone event. I was expecting to read about several eyewitness accounts of the great alaskan earthquake on good friday, 1964. Human ecology by national research council, committee on the alaska earthquake of the division of earth sciences and illustrated by illustrated. Collapse of fourth avenue near c street, anchorage, due to earthquake caused landslide. North americas largest earthquake rattled alaska 50 years ago. Alaska earthquake of 1964 united states britannica.
The great alaska earthquake of 1964 national research council u. Facts about the 1964 alaska earthquake live science. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 national research. The 1964 alaska earthquake, also known as the great alaska earthquake and the good friday earthquake, was a megathrust quake that began at 5. The great alaska earthquake, march 27, 1964 by stan cohen. A seismogram of the 1964 alaska earthquake recorded in namibia. The 1964 alaskan earthquake, also known as the great alaskan earthquake and good friday earthquake, occurred at 5. The great alaska earthquake, as it would become known, was the most powerful earthquake ever measured at the time, and remains the second most powerful one to date. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. These papers illustrate how research should be done and published.
The prince william sound, alaska, earthquake of 1964 and aftershocks, vol. Photo showing damage in anchorage, alaska on good friday, march 27, 1964, many people in anchorage, alaska, were heading home and looking forward to the easter weekend. Liquefaction in and around anchorage tore the land apart. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 143 deaths. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 9 deaths. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 ann chandonnet on. This is going to be a keep sake book for me to pass on to my family. The great alaska earthquake full documentary youtube. The great quake by henry fountain is a highly recommended account of the alaskan earthquake of 1964, especially for those who enjoy historical background and personal information about those affected by the quake and tsunamis. Oct 19, 2018 the great alaska earthquake lasted for nearly five minutes and registered a magnitude of 9. A picture book detailing the great alaska earthquake of 1964. The 1964 earthquake changed the understanding of geology, spawned numerous.
The 1964 great alaska earthquake is a short video relating how the largest quake in u. Apr 03, 2014 in this incorporated research institutions for seismology resource we look at the 1964 great alaska earthquake, which occurred on good friday, march 27th. Remembering the 1964 great alaska earthquake, the largest in. At the very beginning of the great alaska earthquake. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 the online books page. I lived in anchorage in the mid90s and bought a great magazinepaperback titled 8. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 6 national research council u. Within two minutes of the earthquake, the alaskan norad command center in the alaskan command headquarters building on elmendorf afb became the focal center for damage assessment, response, and subsequent recovery efforts.
I experienced more quakes in my two years in anchorage than my entire life. Publication publication national research council u. Since the quake struck on march 27, 1964, there has never been another earthquake. Valdez, anchorage, and many villages along the alaska coast were significantly damaged or destroyed by the magnitude 9. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Closeup of government hill elementary school, which was destroyed by the government hill landslide. Helping hand military response to good friday earthquake. Alaska earthquake of 1964, earthquake that occurred in southcentral alaska on march 27, 1964, with a moment magnitude of 9. Great 1964 alaska earthquake good friday alaska earthquake. The great alaska earthquake march 27, 1964 stan cohen on. It released at least twice as much energy as the san francisco earthquake of 1906 and was felt on land over an area of almost 502,000 square miles 1,300,000 square km. Plate is being overridden by the north american plate, it descends, or subducts, into the earths mantle along the aleutian trench.
The repositories tab connects you to a number of collections, digital and in print, that can be found in alaskan. Mar 27, 2014 remembering the 1964 great alaska earthquake, the largest in u. This is a movie that my friend and i made for science class about the great alaskan earthquake in prince william sound alaska. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 1 deaths. Geological survey, tsunami damage is shown along the waterfront in kodiak, alaska. It was the largest earthquake ever recorded in north america. The graben subsides 11 feet in response to 14 feet of horizontal movement. The great alaska earthquake and tsunami of 1964 environment. The great alaskan earthquake of 1964 reading comprehension. Especially since i just returned from visiting kodiak, anchorage and seward myself. The great alaska earthquake was the most powerful on record in north america, but the superlatives go beyond that. The author of the great quake weaves together personal narratives and scientific discoveries that came out of the most powerful earthquake.
It released at least twice as much energy as the san francisco earthquake of 1906 and was felt on land over an area of almost. Click download or read online button to get the great alaska earthquake of 1964 book now. The great alaska earthquake is an eleven minute video highlighting the impacts and effects of americas largest recorded earthquake. Landslide and slumping effects in the turnagain heights area, anchorage, alaska, caused by the march 28, 1964, earthquake. Jul 26, 2017 the great quake npr coverage of the great quake. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 5 national research council u. Really an excellent portrait of that great quake with rare photos.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 great alaska earthquake, an event that transformed how geologists view the earth. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, national research council u. It is an expanded version of the four minute video magnitude 9. Professional paper 541 is an introduction to the story of a great earthquakeits geologic setting and effects, the field investigations, and the public and private reconstruction efforts. On march 27th, 1964, the second largest instrumentally recorded earthquake worldwide rocked southern alaska for 4 to 5 minutes. The 1964 earthquake was giant because during the earthquake and the large amount. This animation shows the underlying causes and tells how research contributed to confirmation of early theories of plate tectonics. Being a veteran of the great alaskan earthquake of march 27, 1964, this is the very best book that i have seen on this subject and i do highly recommend it for anyone interested. Print a read and math workbook with the great alaskan earthquake of 1964 reading comprehension. The great alaskan earthquake of 1964 bible gematria. The 1964 alaskan earthquake, also known as the great alaskan earthquake, was a megathrust earthquake that began at 5. The epicenter was about 10 km east of the mouth of college fiord, approximately 90 km west of valdez and 120 km east of anchorage.
Committee on the alaska earthquake snippet view 1968. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 6 issue 1603 of publication national research council u. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 8 national academy of sciences, washington, d. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 surprised everyone by showing that natural disasters can bring out more kindness than selfishness. The 1964 great alaska earthquake and tsunamisa modern.
How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet henry fountain. On march 27, 1964, a megathrust earthquake struck alaska, about 15 miles below prince william sound, halfway between anchorage and valdez. Learn all about the earthquake and the big wave, or tsunami, that followed it. A photo from march 27, 1964, shows the seward highway at the head of turnagain arm near anchorage after the quake. The waterfront at seward a few months after the earthquake, looking north. The great alaska earthquake lasted for nearly five minutes and registered a magnitude of 9. Since the quake struck on march 27, 1964, there has never been another earthquake as powerful. March 27, 2014 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the great alaska earthquake of 1964. In addition to the earthquake, the event triggered a major tsunami that caused casualties and damage from the kodiak islands to northern california. Before the earthquake, the sidewalk at left, which is in the graben, was at street level on the right.
The story, in text and pictures, of the great alaska earthquake of march, 27, 1964. Henry fountain s the great quake is dedicated to the five terrifyingly convulsive minutes around dinnertime on march 27, 1964, when the forces of geological upheaval, normally beneath our. While it doesnt read in a nice, linear manner, i still enjoyed the many tales. Anchorage, alaska the great alaska earthquake pictures. Mar 28, 2014 ten amazing facts about the great alaska earthquake on march 27, 1964. In a time of crisis, her voice was the one that galvanized alaska. Dec 02, 2017 now a new book, the great quake, blends personal stories of alaskans who survived the 1964 disaster with an explanation of the scientific discoveries that resulted from it. Now a new book, the great quake, blends personal stories of alaskans who survived the 1964 disaster with an explanation of the scientific discoveries that resulted from it.
Interesting book, with lots of stories of those who survived the devastating earthquake of 1964. Here are 11 interesting facts and figures about this historic. Most of the people were home and schools were closed for the day. The great alaska earthquake, also known as the good friday quake, left. To mark the event, a number of alaskan repositories have come together to create this guide to information resources related to the earthquake.