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The Loma Prieta earthquake Flashcards

1
Q

What date and what time did the Loma Prieta earthquake strike?

A

The earthquake struck on the 17th October 1989 at 17:04 local time

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What magnitude was the Loma pieta earthquake?

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M6.9

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Where was the epicentre of the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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In the Santa Cruz mountains 60 miles south of San Francisco

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What fault caused the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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The San Andreas fault (a conservative plate margin)

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How many people were killed in the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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63 people were killed

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How many people were injured in the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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3757

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How many people were killed when the Cyprus freeway collapsed?

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42

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How long was the stretch of the Cyprus freeway which collapsed?

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2 miles

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How much of the Oakland bay bridge collapsed?

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20 metres

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What event did the Loma Prieta earthquake interrupt?

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A Major League Baseball game

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How many people were made homeless in the Loma Prieta quake?

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10,000

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Which area of San Francisco was the most badly affected and why?

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The Bay Area was built on reclaimed land which made in susceptible to soil liquefaction

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What was the total cost of damage of the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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$10 billion

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What did fire crews use to help people trapped on the Cyprus freeway?

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Heavy lifting equipment

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Who patrolled the streets of San Francisco after the Loma Prieta quake?

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The national guard

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16
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What transported people across the bay after the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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An extra boat service

17
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How fast was electricity restored to San Francisco after the Loma Prieta earthquake?

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Within two days

18
Q

When did the Oakland bay bridge reopen after the Loma prieta earthquake?

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Within a month of the earthquake

19
Q

What design was used when the Cyprus freeway was rebuilt and when did it reopen?

A

It was rebuilt using an aseismic design a decade after the quake

20
Q

How much did the area affected by the Loma Prieta quake receive from the U.S government and private donators?

A

Over $3 billion

21
Q

How much investment was there to repair all infrastructure (pipelines, bridges, hospitals, municipal buildings and others)?

A

$30 billion

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