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The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most seismically active areas in the North America. There are earthquakes, most small enough to be barely noticeable, on a daily basis.
In the 1980's, (October 17, 1989 actually, during the World Series Baseball game), a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck along the Loma Prieta fault causing widespread damage throughout the Bay Area.
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What impacts did the San Francisco Earthquake have on the natural environment?
The earthquake of San Francisco caused shifts in the plates on the surface of the bay. Future earthquakes make this area more vulnerable to sinking and weakening of structures in the area.
Is it san francisco bay area or only bay area?
It is the San Francisco Bay area. Some locals may just call it the Bay area.
Can a tsunami do damage inside the san francisco bay?
Yes, tsunamis have actually hit the Bay Area as a result of several earthquakes, for example, the most recent being the Japan earthquake in March.
What cities are in the bay area in California?
The 'Bay' in 'bay area' refers to the San Francisco Bay. In addition to San Francisco, the area includes the cities of Oakland and San Jose and many smaller cities.
What is one of the most famous examples of a boundary of the San Andreas fault?
The first notable earthquake was April 18, 1906, which was the cause of the great San Francisco earthquake and fire. In 1989 there was an earthquake in San Francisco Bay Area and was a 6.9 and killed 63 people. This quake is known as the "Quake of '89" or the "World Series Earthquake".
When was Sikh Center of San Francisco Bay Area created?
Sikh Center of San Francisco Bay Area was created in 1979.
What was the magnitude of the 1989 earthquake in San Francisco?
The 1989 earthquake in San Francisco, also known as the Loma Prieta earthquake, had a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale. It caused significant damage and loss of life in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Where did the 1957 daily city California earthquake occur?
The 1957 Daly City, California earthquake occurred near the city of Daly City in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, United States. It had a magnitude of 5.7.
How long did the 1989 loma prieta earthquake last?
The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake lasted about 15 seconds. It was a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that caused significant damage in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Why is Bay Area chocolate unique?
Clarification needed: does this refer to the San Francisco Bay Area, or what bay in what country?
Where was Dave Pelzer raised?
Daly City, California. (San Francisco Bay Area)
When was San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club created?
San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club was created on 1958-03-13.
