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Alaska Science Center Peter J. Haeussler

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National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

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University of Portland U.S. Geological Survey

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1964 M9.2 Great Alaska Earthquake—Causes & Effects

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CORRECTED VERSION: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake occurred on Good Friday, March 27th. It and rocked the state with strong ground shaking for 4.5 minutes. At magnitude 9.2, it was the second largest quake ever recorded by seismometers.

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Damage left by the great Alaskan earthquake, 1964

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-"The 1964 earthquake was the first time people understood that there were places called sub-duction zones that produce these really enormous earthquakes" (Oskin, B).

- In 1964, scientists were starting to discover how the Earth worked and beginning to develop and make sense of technology such as 'seismic graphs'.  These scientific advancements help scientists to detect movement taking place on our earth.  Being able to detect earths movements provide better warning to such things as earthquakes.  Prior, there was no technology to help.  Today, we continue to advance in scientific technology,  such as computers which help  to read important data and cell phones, allowing us to reach people across the world in a matter of seconds.  As we continue to advance and improve technology, gives us more power over natural disasters.  They help us to better prepare for such occurrences and live more safely (Oskin, B).

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-The Alaska Earthquake was caused when the Pacific plate pushed upwards below the North American plate, that resulted in a horrific disaster, thus resulting in a 9.2 magnitude (USSG).

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-It was the largest earthquake ever recorded in US history (USSG).

-It was the second most powerful earthquake ever recorded in history (next to the Chile earthquake which had a slightly higher magnitude of 9.5 that occurred just a few years prior in 1960 (USSG).

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How long did it last? How much cost in damages? How many lives lost?

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How long did it last? How much cost in damages? How many lives lost?

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-This massive earthquake lasted approximately 4.5 minutes (USSG).

-it was said that around 139 people lost their lives in this disaster (USSG).

- The earthquakes cost the country 311 million dollars as a consequence of its damages (USSG).

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As a result of shifting tectonics , a great earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2 took place on the Alaskan border (USSG).

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- This tragic disaster took place on a Good Friday on March 27th, 1964, at 5:36 pm (USSG).

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-"The earthquake rupture started approximately 25 km beneath the surface, with its epicenter about 6 miles (10 km) east of the mouth of College Fiord, 56 miles (90 km) west of Valdez and 75 miles (120 km) east of Anchorage" (USSG).

-The earthquake took in the Prince William Sound region of Alaska and therefore that is why it is called The Prince William Sound earthquake (USSG).

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Center, A. E. (n.d.).   The Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964. Retrieved December 06, 2017, from http://www.aeic.alaska.edu/quakes/Alaska_1964_earthquake.html

Oskin, B. (2014, March 27). How the 1964 Alaska Earthquake Shook Up Science. Retrieved December 06, 2017, from https://www.livescience.com/44411-1964-alaska-earthquake-anniversary-science.html

USSG. The Great M9.2 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami of March 27, 1964. (n.d.). Retrieved December 06, 2017, from https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/alaska1964/

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Here is a picture of where the Earthquake took place including a legend of the epicenter, tectonic plates and levels of intensity (USSG).

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-The Alaskan Earthquake of 1964, caused significant damage and impact on several coastal towns such as, Valdez, Whittier, Seward and Kodiak (USSG).

-This massive quake destroyed neighbourhoods, as well as residential and commercial buildings and structures (USSG).

-It also damaged water and gas mains, sewers, and telephone services (USSG).

This earthquake had a significant impact on such a large area of Alaska, as well as in parts of western Yukon Territory and British Columbia, Canada (USSG).