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.
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.
The Loma Prieta earthquake occurred in Northern California on October 17, 1989. Its epicenter was located near Loma Prieta Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 10 miles northeast of Santa Cruz and 60 miles south of San Francisco. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.9 and caused significant damage, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the collapse of the Cypress Street Viaduct and the disruption of the World Series being held at the time.
Chile's last earthquake was the Araucania earthquake that happened at 17:20 on 01-02-2011. It was 7.1 magnitude.
The 1994 Northridge earthquake, which struck the San Fernando Valley region of California on January 17, resulted in 57 direct deaths. Additionally, it caused significant injuries and damage to infrastructure, leading to economic losses estimated in the billions. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.7 and was one of the most damaging in U.S. history.
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.
The October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake The October 17, 1989, Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake
It started at 5:04pm on the 17th October 1989
The San Fransisco Earthquake
The Loma Prieda earthquake began at 5:04:15 pm Pacific daylight time on October 17, 1989,
The Loma Prieta earthquake which struck on October 17, 1989, just prior to the start of game 3.
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
Game 3 of the 1989 MLB World Series was postponed due to an earthquake.
The last big earthquake in San Francisco occurred on October 17, 1989, known as the Loma Prieta earthquake. It measured 6.9 on the Richter scale and caused significant damage to the city and surrounding areas.
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.
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.
The Loma Prieta earthquake happened that day. The ABC network was showing The World Series.
Clark A. Barrett has written: 'Earthquake! October 17, 1989, Foster City, California' -- subject(s): History, Earthquakes