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Date and Time
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17/10/1989
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Magnitude
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6.9 on the Richter Scale
Lasted 15 seconds |
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Location
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Loma Prieta, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz
San Andreas fault North American and Pacific plates |
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Primary Effects
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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 |
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Secondary Effects
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$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 |
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Immediate Responses
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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. |
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Long Term Responses
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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. |