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October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta EarthquakeOn October 17, 1989, at 5:04:15 p.m. (PDT), a magnitude 6.9 earthquake severely shook the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions. The epicenter was located near Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, approximately 9 mi northeast of Santa Cruz and 60 mi south-southeast of San Francisco.
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How many seconds was the san francisco earthquake in 1989?
it took over 5 years and cost an amazing 1 billion us dollars. hopefully it will not happen again as the highway fell on the bottom layer.
When was chili's latest earthquake?
Chile's last earthquake was the Araucania earthquake that happened at 17:20 on 01-02-2011. It was 7.1 magnitude.
Where was the worst earthquake?
Australia does not have many major earthquakes, but it has dozen of minor earthquakes every year which are not felt by the average person because they occur so far underground.Times and places where significant earthquakes have occurred in Australia are few, but they include:An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit Meeberrie, Western Australia, on 29 April 1941. It left massive cracks in all the walls of Meeberrie homestead.On 14 October 1968, the town of Meckering, Western Australia, was hit by an earthquake which registered 6.9 on the Richter scale. No-one was killed, but an estimated $2.2 million worth of damage was caused, and 17 people injured.On 22 January 1988, three large earthquakes were felt in Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. The smallest occurred at 10:06am and registered 6.3 on the Richter Scale, whilst the largest occurred at 9:35pm, registering 6.7.Australia's worst earthquake disaster occurred on 28 December 1989 in Newcastle, NSW, when an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit, causing massive damage and thirteen deaths.
When was Hungarian Communist Workers' Party created?
Hungarian Communist Workers' Party was created on 1989-12-17.
Have there been any earthquakes in Australia?
Yes. Most earthquakes in Australia occur deep underground and are not felt by the residents many kilometres above the hypocentre. Earthquakes are common around Melbourne in Victoria but to date none have caused much more than a few trembles on the surface.Times and places where significant earthquakes have occurred in Australia include:An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit Meeberrie, Western Australia, on 29 April 1941. It left massive cracks in all the walls of Meeberrie homestead.On 14 October 1968, the town of Meckering, Western Australia, was hit by an earthquake which registered 6.9 on the Richter scale. No-one was killed, but an estimated $2.2 million worth of damage was caused, and 17 people injured.On 22 January 1988, three large earthquakes were felt in Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. The smallest occurred at 10:06am and registered 6.3 on the Richter Scale, whilst the largest occurred at 9:35pm, registering 6.7.Australia's worst earthquake disaster occurred on 28 December 1989 in Newcastle, NSW, when an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit, causing massive damage and thirteen deaths.
What happened on October 17th 1989?
The October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake The October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake
Why was volcanoes interrupted on October 17 1989?
The San Fransisco Earthquake
When was the Loma Prieda earthquake?
The Loma Prieda earthquake began at 5:04:15 pm Pacific daylight time on October 17, 1989,
What was the major catastrophe in 1989 World Series?
The Loma Prieta earthquake which struck on October 17, 1989, just prior to the start of game 3.
What has the author Charles Curt Mueller written?
Charles Curt Mueller has written: 'Digital recordings of aftershocks of the 17 October, 1989 Loma Prieta, California, earthquake' -- subject(s): Earthquake, Oct. 17, 1989, Earthquakes, Observations, Seismology
On October 17 1989 what major sporting event was postponed to unforeseen tragedy?
Game 3 of the 1989 MLB World Series was postponed due to an earthquake.
This city experienced an earthquake in 1989 which postponed baseball's world series?
That was the 1989 World Series between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. An earthquake hit the Bay Area on October 17, 1989 about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of game 3. Game 3 was delayed 10 days. The Athletics won the Series 4 games to 0.
What year it was the World Series was delayed by an earthquake?
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series between the Oakland A's and the San Fransisco Giants, was suspended on October 17, because of the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Game was played on October 27.
What ABC prime time show was interrupted on Oct 17 1989?
The ABC Prime time show that was interrupted on October 17, 1989 was the broadcast of the World Series baseball game. The Loma Prieta earthquake caused the interruption.
What ABC prime-time show was interuppted on October 17 1989 and by what?
The Loma Prieta earthquake happened that day. The ABC network was showing The World Series.
What has the author Clark A Barrett written?
Clark A. Barrett has written: 'Earthquake! October 17, 1989, Foster City, California' -- subject(s): History, Earthquakes
What was the date of the last big earthquake in San Francisco?
The Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17 1989, however the quake was centered around 50 miles south of San Francisco in the Santa Cruz mountains.
