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From Yahoo: The biggest earthquake since 1900 recorded with modern equipment occurred on May 22, 1960, in Chile and measured 9.5 on the Richter scale. More than 2,000 people were killed, 3,000 injured, and 2,000,000 left homeless. The temblor caused $550 million in damage, and the destruction didn't end there -- the earthquake also caused a tsunami that resulted in 61 deaths and $75 million damage in Hawaii; 138 deaths and $50 million damage in Japan; 32 deaths in the Philippines; and $500,000 in damage to the west coast of the United States.
Checking other sites, including the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences of New Zealand and the Geophysics Program at the University of Washington. Every site we checked corroborated the first site's information.
Okay, we now know about the biggest quake in the world, but what about the biggest quake to hit the United States? Well, it was a 9.2 rocker that hit Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 28, 1964. The destruction was massive, but, luckily, only 125 lives were lost as a result of the earthquake (15) and ensuing tsunami (110).
What else can I help you with?
What is the name of the largest earthquake fualt?
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
What are the seven largest land masses on earth called?
The seven largest landmasses on Earth are: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
What is the largest earthquake possible?
the largest earthquake possibleis the larges earthquake possible
What country had the largest recorded earthquake and what year?
The largest earthquake recorded by man was the magnitude 9.5 Valdivia earthquake in Chile which occurred on the 22nd of May, 1960.
What was the biggest earthquake ever recorded in new zealand?
The largest earthquake ever recorded in New Zealand was the Wairarapa earthquake in 1855, with an estimated magnitude of 8.2. It caused significant damage in the southern North Island and the northern South Island.
Where was the largest earthquake in North America?
south Africa
The largest earthquake to strike north America in recorded history was the?
The 1964 Alaska Earthquake. It measured between 9.2 and 9.4 on the Richter Scale, making it the 2nd largest earthquake ever recorded. 143 people were killed.
Which continent is the third largest continent?
The third largest continent in the world is North America. Asia is the largest, Africa is the second largest and North America is the third largest.
What is North America's largest country?
Canada is the largest country in North America.
What is the largest region of north america?
The Great Plains is the largest region of north America
What is the largest water shed in north America?
what is the largest water shed in north america
What is the largest nation in North America and in South America?
In North America, Canada the largest nation by land area. In South America, it is Brazil. For both the Americas, Canada is the largest.
Where was the las largest earthquake in us?
The largest earthquake in the United States occurred on March 27, 1964, in Prince William Sound, Alaska. This earthquake registered a magnitude of 9.2, making it the most powerful recorded earthquake in North America and the second-largest globally. The quake caused significant damage and triggered tsunamis that affected coastal areas, including parts of Hawaii and California.
What counrty in North America has the largest population?
The country in North America with the largest population is the US, with 350 million.
What is the largest ocean in North America?
There is no ocean in North America.
What are the largest landmasses in the western hemisphere?
The largest landmasses in the Western Hemisphere are North America and South America. North America is the third-largest continent in the world, while South America is the fourth-largest. They are separated by the Panama Canal.
In which country is North America's largest city?
Mexico (Mexico City is the largest city in North America).
