The great alaska earthquake of 1964 paperback january 1, 2006 by ann chandonnet author. Valdez was devastated by the great alaska earthquake in 1964. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, part 1 volume 1603 of publication national research council u. While it doesnt read in a nice, linear manner, i still enjoyed the many tales. Mar 24, 2020 the great alaska earthquake, also known as the good friday quake, left behind a graphic tutorial in the power of plate tectonics, which was then still mostly a theory. Feb 01, 20 interesting book, with lots of stories of those who survived the devastating earthquake of 1964. The great alaska earthquake, march 27, 1964 by stan cohen. 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. At the time few people lived in the area figure below. It was the largest earthquake ever recorded in north america.
Apr 24, 2020 on march 27, 1964, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in north america shook alaska for more than four minutes. Really an excellent portrait of that great quake with rare photos. Short video 4 min by stephen wessells, usgs relating how the. On march 27, 1964 good fridaythe most powerful earthquake in the history of north america struck the state of alaska, with whittier, prince william sound and valdez forming a halfcircle to the west, south and east of the epicenter. March 27, 2014 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the great alaska earthquake of 1964. How the 1964 good friday earthquake helped anchorage. Three weeks after the main shock more than microaftershocks per day were recorded on a highgain, highfrequency seismograph operating at a gain of more than 10 6 at 10 cps. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 university of pennsylvania though the earth. I experienced more quakes in my two years in anchorage than my entire life. See more ideas about alaska, 1964 alaska earthquake. Alaska earthquake, alaska, 1964 the online books page. A landslide in a neighborhood in anchorage, alaska, after the 1964 great alaska earthquake. 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.
On march 27, 1964, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in north america shook alaska for more than four minutes. Jul 26, 2017 july 26, 2017 science writer henry fountain says the deadly quake that shook alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of world war iii. Closeup view of the damage created at the piers of the million dollar truss bridge by movement of the truss spans during the earthquake. 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. The great alaska earthquake, also known as the good friday quake, left behind a graphic tutorial in the power of plate tectonics, which was then still mostly a theory.
The great alaska earthquake is an eleven minute video highlighting the impacts and effects of americas largest recorded earthquake. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. There have been many stories told about the 1964 earthquake, but this story, seen through the eyes of a teenage girl as she saw her world of anchorage being torn apart, is an experience you wont. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. To mark the event, a number of alaskan repositories have come together to create this guide to information resources related to the earthquake. The great alaska earthquake and tsunami of 1964 environment. Liquefaction in and around anchorage tore the land apart. The 1964 great alaska earthquake is a short video relating how the largest quake in u. Great 1964 alaska earthquake good friday alaska earthquake. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 and its legacy air. It was the second largest earthquake of the 20th century. In the great quake, how alaskas good friday earthquake.
The great alaska earthquake of 1964 surprised everyone by showing that natural disasters can bring out more kindness than selfishness. This earthquake was and still is the second larges earthquake ever recorded christensen. Most people were home and schools were closed the great 1964 alaska earthquake occurred on good friday, march 27, 2964 in the late afternoon. Usgs published the results of investigations of the alaska earthquake of march 27, 1964 in a series of six professional papers. It is an expanded version of the four minute video. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 national research council u. The microaftershock data, together with the data for the teleseismically recorded aftershocks, furnish. Jul 26, 2017 science writer henry fountain says the deadly quake that shook alaska in 1964 was so loud some thought it was the beginning of world war iii. It lasted approximately four minutes and affected an approximately 100,000 squaremile area of south central alaska with the epicenter over six miles inland from college fiord.
To ask other readers questions about the great quake, please sign up. This office of civil defense film describes the events that took place during the great alaska earthquake of 1964 and the devastation it caused to the region. If you experienced the earthquake, or just want to know what it was like, marys book is a must read. 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. The story, in text and pictures, of the great alaska earthquake of march, 27, 1964. This book has lots of first hand stories about the 1964 alaskan earthquake. Helping hand military response to good friday earthquake.
Mar 21, 2020 i lived in anchorage in the mid90s and bought a great magazinepaperback titled 8. Or, if you were watching the show when the earthquake hit, i suspect that the short fireball xl5 clip above brought back a flood of memories. A field program to record microaftershocks was undertaken following the great alaska earthquake of 28 march 1964. Most of the people were home and schools were closed for the day. Click download or read online button to get the great alaska earthquake of 1964 book now. Dec 04, 2018 in march 1964, the most powerful earthquake on record in the united states hit alaska. The face of disaster the great alaska earthquake of 1964. Alaska earthquake of 1964, earthquake that occurred in southcentral alaska on march 27, 1964, with a moment magnitude of 9. Human ecology by national research council, committee on the alaska earthquake of the division of earth sciences and illustrated by illustrated. This is going to be a keep sake book for me to pass on to my family. Opinion this is how you live when the world falls apart. 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.
In a time of crisis, her voice was the one that galvanized. Print a read and math workbook with the great alaskan earthquake of 1964 reading comprehension. Anchorage memories newsletter, your fun, nostalgic, monthly magazine brings you memories of anchorage back in the day. On march 27th, 1964, the second largest instrumentally recorded earthquake worldwide rocked southern alaska for 4 to 5 minutes. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 6 national research council u. Especially since i just returned from visiting kodiak, anchorage and seward myself. From the great alaska earthquake to the future by scott yahr. The prince william sound, alaska, earthquake of 1964 and aftershocks, vol. Area over which the great alaska earthquake was felt. Mar 24, 2020 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. The great alaska earthquake full documentary youtube. Committee on the alaska earthquake, national research council, national resource council staff snippet view 1968. Capturing the first 50 years of kcam radio in southcentral alaska in this keepsake book of pictures and stories. Aftershocks and microaftershocks of the great alaska.
Summary of the earthquake s cause and effects from the alaska earthquake information center. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The earthquake was the strongest ever felt in north america. Engineering, published by the national academy of sciences. The great alaska earthquake occurred on march 27, 1964 at 5. The 1964 alaskan earthquake, also known as the great alaskan earthquake and good friday earthquake, occurred at 5. She is most wellknown for her coverage report of the 1964 alaska earthquake, which netted her numerous journalism awards. A daring rescue of the rail bridge over twentymile creek helped keep the line open in the days following the quake. The great and terrible 1964 alaska earthquake 9781935347248. Great alaskan earthquake survivor anchorage memories. At the very beginning of the great alaska earthquake.
Looking back at the most powerful earthquake ever to strike. Summary and recommendations national research council u. Across southcentral alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 1 deaths. The 1964 earthquake, the strongest ever recorded in north america, remains a pivotal event in alaskas history, but its impact on the science of geology was even more significant.
These papers illustrate how research should be done and published. 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 second largest earthquake ever recorded shook the heart of southern alaska on march 27, 1964. The 1964 earthquake devastated transportation routes from anchorage to seward, and sunk the earth 610 feet, submerging the former boomtown of portage. Publication issue 1603 of publication national research council u. The 1964 alaska earthquake, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in north america, struck alaskas prince william sound, about 74 miles southeast of anchorage. Mooallem spent six years researching the book, which examines the 1964 alaskan earthquake 9. Control tower at anchorage international airport, collapsed by earthquake shaking. Alaska earthquake of 1964 united states britannica.
In a time of crisis, her voice was the one that galvanized alaska. The fireball xl5 great alaska earthquake connection. Scott yahr is raising funds for from the great alaska earthquake to the future on kickstarter. The alaska earthquake of 1964 anchorage, fairbanks. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, volume 4, part 1 national academy of sciences, washington, d. Great alaska earthquake of 1964 by george w housner, jun 03, 1980, nat.
Today, several federal programsincluding the national earthquake. The author of the great quake weaves together personal narratives and scientific discoveries that came out of the most powerful earthquake. The 1964 alaska earthquake, the strongest earthquake ever recorded in north america, struck alaska s prince william sound, about 74 miles southeast of anchorage. Jon mooallem, a writer at large for the new york times magazine, chronicles. Great alaska earthquake of 1964 jun 03, 1980 edition. January 24, 1927 may 17, 1998 was an american journalist, radio broadcaster, and alaska state politician. The shocks and aftershocks of the great alaska quake of 1964. The largest strikeslip earthquake in north america in almost 150 years occurred on the denali fault in central alaska on november 3, 2002. 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. The great alaska earthquake of 1964 download ebook pdf. The great alaska earthquake of 1964, national research council u. On march 27, 1964good fridaythe most powerful earthquake in the history of north america struck the state of alaska, with whittier, prince william sound and valdez forming a halfcircle to the west, south and east of the epicenter.