The 1964 Earthquake

and

Its Causes

by Anthea Carns

 

The 1964 Good Friday earthquake was the biggest quake in American history, and the second biggest quake in the world (Chile is first, with an earthquake rating 9.5). Described as "5 minutes that lasted an eternity," it is engraved in the minds of Alaskans.

But what caused it? What was the damage? How many people were killed? What-

Well, if you've got a question, I've got an answer.

The Social Aspect

The Quake's Damage

Old Valdez

The Science Aspect

What caused the quake?

And then there's more!

 

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