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Date and Time
17/10/1989
Magnitude
6.9 on the Richter Scale
Lasted 15 seconds
Location
Loma Prieta, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz
San Andreas fault
North American and Pacific plates
Primary Effects
A double decker freeway collapsed killing 45
Water and gas pipes broken
57 dead and 4,000 injured
Power out.
Cracks in buildings
Bay Bridge collapsed
Secondary Effects
$10 billion loss for economy
Fires due to broken gas pipes and no water to fight it with. Water sources contaminated.
12,000 homeless, 30,000 commuters disrupted
Grieving and mental stress
Immediate Responses
Emergency services tried to stop fires and rescue people. Search Dogs used
People moved hosepipes to sea for water to fight fires
Bottled water supplied.
Clear plans to follow.
Long Term Responses
Bridges and Buildings made more earthquake proof.
3 weeks for Bay Bridge to re-open
More trains running 24/7 in underground tunnel and temporary ferry service.