[2015] Julianne Hannafin: The Great San Francisco Earthquake

The Great San Francisco Earthquakeby: Julianne Hannafin

5:12 am, April 18,1906

Fast Facts 1) Earthquake had an epicenter near San Francisco 2) Was the worlds 1st major natural disaster to have its effects recorded by photography3) Considered one of the U.S's worst natural disasters

The Fires The earthquake ignited several large fires around the city that burned for 3 days and destroyed nearly 500 city blocks. Combined, the earthquake and fires killed an estimated 3,000 people!

San Francisco, California- Felt in surrounding states

What Happened When the earthquake began, no one knew quite what was happening. The earthquake only lasted about 45-60 seconds, but it cause major destruction. During the earthquake, 290 miles of the San Andreas Fault Line broke open and the ground was displaced about 21ft for about 30 miles! The rupture traveled about 5,900 mph. It destroyed around 490 blocks and 25,000 bulidings alone -- not including the fires it ignited that burned for days.

An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movement within the earth's crust/volcanic action.

RATED 8.25 ON THE RICHTER SCALE!!

Preperation Tips 1) Prepare diaster supplies in advance 2) Create a disaster prepardness plan 3) Build earthquake proof bulidings and structures 4) Brace hanging light fixtures 5) Store breakable items in low, closed cabinets

How to Survive: If your indoors: 1) take cover beneath a sturdy peice of furniture , or against an indoor wall - away from glass that could break. 2) Stay inside! The most dangerous thing is to leave If outdoors: 1) Move into open space, away from bulidings, street lights or anything collapsable - stay there until quake stops If in vehicle: 1) Try to find clear area, stop quickly and stay in vehicle 2) Once shaking has stopped, proceed with caution

Bibliography http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/sf/ http://mceer.buffalo.edu/1906_earthquake/additional_information/earthquake-facts.asp Pictures from Bing Images