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The 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the subsequent fires destroyed approximately 490 city blocks, which amounted to about 28,000 buildings. The fire, exacerbated by broken gas lines and water supply failures, consumed around 4.7 square miles of the city. This disaster resulted in significant loss of life and property, reshaping San Francisco in the years that followed.
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Why did the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 happen?
"because of the plates they hit up against each other and made this earthquake. so it is a convergent earthquake " It Was Because Of the San Andreas fault, The pacific plate slid past the north American plate, the grinding caused the the earthquake, It Was a Transform boundary earthquake.
What are the effect of an earthquake on land and on sea?
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How much can land rise during an earthquake?
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What is the difference in a regular land map and an earthquake map?
A regular land map will show landmarks and natural features such as mountains, plateaus, islands, etc. An earthquake map will show tectonic plate faults and earthquake danger zones.
How does an ocean earthquake work?
An oceanic earthquake works almost similar to any earthquake on land. In an underwater earthquake, the seafloor moves, causing vibrations in the ground and shockwaves. When near land, these tremors can be felt. Depending on the magnitude and the type of plate boundary (convergent, transform or divergent), it can cause tsunamis.
What was magitude and where was the most severe earthquake on the United States main land?
In the continental United States the biggest earthquake was the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. It was magnitude 8.0 on the Richter Scale. The largest earthquake to hit any part of the USA was the 1964 Alaska earthquake measuring mag 9.2.
When did the san francisco earthquake happen?
It happened in 1906.
Why did the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 happen?
"because of the plates they hit up against each other and made this earthquake. so it is a convergent earthquake " It Was Because Of the San Andreas fault, The pacific plate slid past the north American plate, the grinding caused the the earthquake, It Was a Transform boundary earthquake.
Is there a city under water in San Francisco?
Yes, there is a submerged city in San Francisco known as the "City of Atlantis," which refers to the remnants of the neighborhood of "Frisco" that was submerged due to the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires. While there isn't a literal city underwater, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area have experienced land subsidence and flooding, leading to areas that are now below sea level. Additionally, some historical structures and remnants from the past can be found underwater in the bay.
How did San Francisco react from the earthquake?
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Why is an earthquake in the ocean more dangerous than one on land?
An earthquake in the ocean is dangerous than on land because in the ocean if it occurs it can generate an earthquake which can cause more destruction than an earthaquake on land
What are the effect of an earthquake on land and on sea?
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What happens if an earthquake is under land?
Most earthquakes are under land. An earthquake is caused by tectonic plates shifting and/or colliding together.
What has the author Jeanne B Perkins written?
Jeanne B. Perkins has written: 'Computer-based earthquake mapping, San Francisco Bay area' -- subject(s): Earthquakes 'Existing land use in 1990' -- subject(s): Land use, Statistics
Where can you land a helicopter in San Francisco CA?
In San Francisco county there is an ordnance saying that helicopters cannot do off airport landings. Because of this there are no heliports and/or places to land in San Francisco for the public to use. The only place to land in San Francisco for a helicopter to land is SFO.
How did the 2008 China earthquake affect the land?
cause they had bad land
Can there be a land Tsunami?
that's called an earthquake.
