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MEXICO EARTHQUAKE 1985 AND HURRICANE 1997

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MEXICO EARTHQUAKE 1985 AND HURRICANE 1997

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1985 NORTH AMERICA, MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKE

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1985 NORTH AMERICA, MEXICO CITY EARTHQUAKE

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At around 7:19 on September 19, 1985, Mexico City experienced an 8.1 earthquake that lasted approximately 90 seconds. The areas most affected were the center, south, and west of Mexico City. This earthquake has been the most significant and devastating in our country's contemporary history. The exact number of deaths, injuries, and material damages was never accurately counted. However, it is estimated that the number of deceased is around 20,000.

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LOCATION

NORTH AMERICA,MEXICO, MX CITY

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HURRICANE PAULINA

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On October 9, 1997, Hurricane Pauline produced 411.2 mm of rain in less than 24 hours. That amount of water is what falls from the sky, on average, during three months in that region. At 4:00 am, the heaviest downpours were recorded in the port of Acapulco, with 120 mm of rain, a month's worth of precipitation in one hour.

Pauline's intense rains caused severe damage:

Rise in the level of the Papagayo, La Sabana and El Camarón rivers

Landslides in the mountain ranges of Acapulco Bay

Sudden runoff that followed natural channels

Mudflows that dragged all kinds of material (rocks, sand, trees, debris and garbage)

Road cuts

Bridges destroyed

Towns cut off from communication

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Luto y dolor: se cumplen 25 años del huracán 'Paulina' en Acapulco

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El UNIVERSAL muestra imágenes inéditas del terremoto de 1985

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Diferencias entre el huracán Paulina y el huracán John en Guerrero | Noticias con Francisco Zea

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One of the main differences between the two earthquakes was the role of technology and social media. In 1985, there were no mass communication tools like the internet or mobile phones, which made it difficult to coordinate rescue efforts and humanitarian aid. In 2017, on the other hand, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook became key tools for coordinating rescue efforts and aid. Citizens used apps and interactive maps to locate damaged buildings and organize volunteer groups, making the response much faster and more effective.

Additionally, the seismic alert system that had been implemented after the 1985 earthquake helped save many lives by warning the population a few seconds before the tremor.

Seismic Alert and Building Codes

After the 1985 earthquake, Mexico implemented a series of much stricter building codes, requiring buildings to be more earthquake-resistant. This was crucial in 2017, when the damage was less severe, despite the similarity in magnitude. The seismic alert system, introduced in the years following 1985, allowed many residents to evacuate buildings before the start of the tremor in 2017, which undoubtedly helped save lives.