Effects of the earthquake of march 27, 1964, at seward, alaska. Feb 02, 2016 scientists solve mystery of deadly 1964 alaska tsunami. How the biggest earthquake in north america changed our understanding of the planet by henry fountain. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 6 national research council u. 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.
The 1964 great alaska earthquake is a short video relating how the largest quake in u. Seward, in southcentral alaska, was one of the towns most devastated by the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964. Mar 27, 2012 in the late afternoon of march 27, 1964 alaska was shaken for five minutes by one of the strongest earthquakes ever to be recorded in modern times, with a magnitude of 8. Dec 10, 2018 the great alaska earthquake of 1964 released more energy than all other north american earthquakes since, bringing with it widespread death and destruction.
This is going to be a keep sake book for me to pass on to my family. Usgs published the results of investigations of the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964 in a series of six professional papers. Many come from volume four of the alaska history series titled aunt phils trunk, written by alaska authorhistorian laurel downing bill. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the great alaska earthquake of 1964 march 27, 1964 archives and special collections, consortium library, university of alaska anchorage has created an electronic display for students, scholars, and the general public. Personal accounts personal stories from individuals who experienced the 64 earthquake.
The greater part of seward is built on an alluvial fandelta near the head of resurrection bay on the southeast coast of the kenai peninsula. Scientists solve mystery of deadly 1964 alaska tsunami cbs news. Nov 28, 2011 seward, in southcentral alaska, was one of the towns most devastated by the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964. The author of the great quake weaves together personal narratives and scientific discoveries that came out of the most powerful earthquake. Closeup view of the damage created at the piers of the million dollar truss bridge by movement of the truss spans during the earthquake.
Oct 19, 2018 the great alaska earthquake lasted for nearly five minutes and registered a magnitude of 9. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 1 deaths. 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. See more ideas about alaska, 1964 alaska earthquake and natural disasters.
The great and terrible 1964 alaska earthquake 9781935347248. On march 27, 1964, a megathrust earthquake struck alaska, about 15 miles below prince william sound, halfway between anchorage and valdez. Alaska earthquake of 1964 united states britannica. The shaking lasted for more than four minutes, launching several deadly tsunamis and triggering killer. Mar 20, 2020 alaska earthquake of 1964, earthquake that occurred in southcentral alaska on march 27, 1964, with a moment magnitude of 9. It and rocked the state with strong ground shaking for 4. These papers illustrate how research should be done and published. The 1964 great alaska earthquake occurred on good friday, march 27th. The great alaska earthquake march 27, 1964 cohen, stan on. Geological survey, tsunami damage is shown along the waterfront in kodiak, alaska. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 university of pennsylvania though the earth.
Since the quake struck on march 27, 1964, there has never been another earthquake as powerful. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, national research council u. The video features usgs geologist george plafker who, in the 1960s, correctly interpreted the quake as a subduction zone event. Learn all about the earthquake and the big wave, or tsunami, that followed it. Valdez was devastated by the great alaska earthquake in 1964. Anchorage, alaska electric clocks on walls in anchorage shut down at 5. The shaking lasted for more than four minutes, launching several deadly. Both were created as part of usgs activities acknowledging the fifty year anniversary of the quake on march 27, 2014.
Publication publication national research council u. Control tower at anchorage international airport, collapsed by earthquake shaking. Liquefaction in and around anchorage tore the land apart. In the late afternoon of march 27, 1964 alaska was shaken for five minutes by one of the strongest earthquakes ever to be recorded in modern times, with a magnitude of 8. Scientists solve mystery of deadly 1964 alaska tsunami. Jul 26, 2017 the great quake npr coverage of the great quake. 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. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 skip to main search results amazon prime. Valdez, anchorage, and many villages along the alaska coast were significantly damaged or destroyed by the magnitude 9. The 1964 great alaska earthquake and tsunamisa modern. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 ann chandonnet on.
May 30, 2014 on march 27, 1964, a megathrust earthquake struck alaska, about 15 miles below prince william sound, halfway between anchorage and valdez. This earthquake has received inore intensive study from all scientific disciplines and. Sep 19, 2019 the photos on this board are from the great alaska earthquake of 1964. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 released more energy than all other north american earthquakes since, bringing with it widespread death and destruction. 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. The great alaska earthquake is an eleven minute video highlighting the impacts and effects of americas largest recorded earthquake.
Committee on the alaska earthquake snippet view 1968. The quake that shook up geology science news for students. This 1964 earthquake footage from valdez, alaska, shows valdez harbor emptying of water and the tsunami rushing back in. The shocks and aftershocks of the great alaska quake of 1964. Mar 28, 2014 the great alaska earthquake struck at 5. This megathrust earthquake attacked southcentral alaska and caused ground. The quake that shook up geology a huge earthquake in alaska 50 years ago triggered a shift in what geologists know about earth the 1964 great alaska quake caused several downtown areas of anchorage to collapse. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 5 national research council u. The great alaska earthquake lasted for nearly five minutes and registered a magnitude of 9. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Remembering the 1964 great alaska earthquake, the largest in u. In this incorporated research institutions for seismology resource we look at the 1964 great alaska earthquake, which occurred on good friday, march 27th. Alaska earthquake of 1964, earthquake that occurred in southcentral alaska on march 27, 1964, with a moment magnitude of 9. New book explains how 1964 reshaped alaska and the scientific world.
Earthquake science realtime science and data on earthquakes. Print a read and math workbook with the great alaskan earthquake of 1964 reading comprehension. Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the largest earthquake in u. Time stopped at the start of the 64 great alaska earthquake, the. Time stopped at the start of the 64 great alaska earthquake, the second largest ever recorded. A monster in alaska that caused a deadly tsunami, massive. 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. Remembering the 1964 great alaska earthquake, the largest in. It rocked the state and shook the ground for between four and five minutes. One day earthquake and thunder decided to explore the world, but doing so they reached only a desolate and dry plateau. Great alaska earthquake levels alaska native villages on march 27, the great alaska earthquake, also known as the good friday earthquake, destroys the alaska native villages of chenega, old harbor, afognak, and kaguyak, and causes tidal waves that kill more than 100 people. The great alaskan earthquake of 1964 reading comprehension. Dec 20, 2010 this 1964 earthquake footage from valdez, alaska, shows valdez harbor emptying of water and the tsunami rushing back in.
Personal accounts personal stories from individuals who experienced the 64. It is an expanded version of the four minute video magnitude 9. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 may have happened more than 50 years ago, but every year, about this time and especially after the 7. 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. It rocked the state with strong ground shaking for 4. The narration describes the event and how the film was created. When book and journal destruction in our university and public libraries has been turned into an art form in the name of saving space for computers, what a delight. Pew of the effects of the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964, on earth processes and on the works of man were new to science, but never had eo many effects been accessible for study over so great an area. The great alaska earthquake and tsunami of 1964 environment. 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 of 1964, volume 8 national academy of sciences, washington, d. Since the quake struck on march 27, 1964, there has. Mar 27, 2014 remembering the 1964 great alaska earthquake, the largest in u. Great alaska earthquake levels alaska native villages.
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