California S Deadliest Earthquakes
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California S Deadliest Earthquakes A History
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Author : Abraham Hoffman
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2017
California S Deadliest Earthquakes A History written by Abraham Hoffman and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with History categories.
Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. Despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable big one. More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach's 1933 earthquake caused a loss of nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. Historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California's most destructive tremors.
1906 San Francisco Earthquake
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Author : Captivating History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-06-06
1906 San Francisco Earthquake written by Captivating History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-06 with categories.
Did you know that the 1906 San Francisco earthquake is thought to be one of the deadliest earthquakes in history? In the early morning of April 18th, 1906, in San Francisco, California, the ground heaved up. Buildings swayed like blades of grass and collapsed, and soon after, fires consumed everything in their path. It is believed that around three thousand people died, and almost all those left standing after the ground settled had become homeless. This book will take you on a journey of one of the most terrible earthquakes in recorded history. You will discover stories of average citizens just trying to survive and those courageous enough to face danger, whether it be fire or collapsing buildings. From the initial panic to battling crisis after crisis to incredible aftermath, the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake shows that history can be more captivating than fiction. In this book, you will learn about: The moment the quake hit and its immediate aftermath The terrifying fires that ripped through the city How dynamite saved the city from more damage Real eyewitness accounts of horrors, heroes, and heartbreaks How the city banded together to save itself and begin to rebuild Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake!
The San Francisco Earthquake Of 1906
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02-21
The San Francisco Earthquake Of 1906 written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the earthquake and fires *Includes a bibliography for further reading "[I]t does not seem to have affected any one with a sense of final destruction, with any foreboding of irreparable disaster. Every one is talking of it this afternoon, and no one is in the least degree dismayed. I have talked and listened in two clubs, watched people in cars and in the street, and one man is glad that Chinatown will be cleared out for good; another's chief solicitude is for Millet's 'Man with the Hoe.' 'They'll cut it out of the frame,' he says, a little anxiously. 'Sure.' But there is no doubt anywhere that San Francisco can be rebuilt, larger, better, and soon. Just as there would be none at all if all this New York that has so obsessed me with its limitless bigness was itself a blazing ruin. I believe these people would more than half like the situation." - H.G. Wells On April 18, 1906, most of the residents of the city of San Francisco were sound asleep when the ground started to shake around 5:15 a.m., but what started as fairly soft tremors turned into a violent shaking in all directions. The roar of the earthquake unquestionably woke up residents, at least those fortunate enough not to be immediately swallowed by the cracks opening up in the ground. The earthquake lasted about a minute, but it had enough destructive force to divert the course of entire rivers and level much of the 9th largest city in America at the time. Unfortunately for San Franciscans, the worst was yet to come. During the earthquake, the city's gas mains and water mains were ruptured, which had the effects of starting a number of fires and preventing the residents from being equipped to fight them. Without water to truly fight the blaze, the city's officials actually resorted to demolishing buildings in hopes of containing the fire, and witnesses reported seeing San Franciscans trapped in the burning buildings being shot by authorities instead of letting them burn alive. The fires lasted three days, and by the time they were done, 80% of the city was in ruins, about 60% of the residents were homeless, and an estimated 3,000-6,000 were dead. In fact, the fires were so devastating that contemporary San Franciscans called the disaster "The Fire." Although the resulting fires may have done the most damage, the widespread destruction made clear to city leaders that the new buildings would need better safety codes and protection against subsequent earthquakes. The city reinforced new buildings against earthquakes and fixed older surviving buildings to better deal with future earthquakes, and the city also created the Auxiliary Water Supply System to prevent a repeat of the 1906 disaster. At the same time, there was a determined sense of resolve to rebuild San Francisco into a bigger and better city, and financial assistance flowed to the shattered city from all across the country. Even as refugee camps were set up in parks and sheltered people for a few years, the U.S. Army and other volunteers helped provide for the people, and despite suffering damage amounting to the equivalent of over $6 billion in today's dollars, California governor George C. Pardee was right when he predicted, "This is not the first time that San Francisco has been destroyed by fire, I have not the slightest doubt that the City by the Golden Gate will be speedily rebuilt, and will, almost before we know it, resume her former great activity." The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906: The Deadliest Earthquake in American History chronicles the deadliest natural disaster in California's history and one of the most important seismic events on record. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 like never before, in no time at all.
Destructive And Near Destructive Earthquakes In California And Western Nevada 1769 1933
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Author : Harry Oscar Wood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1934
Destructive And Near Destructive Earthquakes In California And Western Nevada 1769 1933 written by Harry Oscar Wood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1934 with Earthquakes categories.
Earthquake History Of The United States
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Author : Harry Oscar Wood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
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The Million Death Quake
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Author : Roger Musson
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2012-10-16
The Million Death Quake written by Roger Musson and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-16 with Science categories.
For centuries, Californians and the Japanese have known that they were at risk of catastrophic earthquakes, and prepared accordingly. But when a violent 7.0 earthquake rocked Haiti in 2010, hardly anyone knew the island nation was even at risk for disaster, and, tragically, no one was prepared. Over 300,000 people died as buildings that had never been designed to withstand such intense shaking toppled over and crushed their inhabitants. Now, scientists warn that it won't be long before a single, catastrophic quake kills one million people - and that it is going to strike right where we least expect it. In this groundbreaking book, renowned seismologist with the British Geological Survey Roger Musson takes us on an exhilarating journey to explore what scientists and engineers are doing to prepare us for the worst. With riveting tales of the scientists who first cracked the mystery of what causes the ground to violently shake, Musson makes plain the powerful geological forces driving earthquakes and tsunamis, and shows how amazing feats of engineering are making our cities earthquake-proof. Highlighting hotspots around the world from Mexico City to New York this is a compelling scientific adventure into nature at its fiercest.
The California Earthquake Of April 18 1906
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Author : California State Earthquake Investig
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The California Earthquake Of April 18 1906 written by California State Earthquake Investig and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This official report on the devastating earthquake that struck San Francisco and the surrounding region in 1906 offers a detailed and sobering account of one of the worst natural disasters in American history. With eyewitness accounts, scientific analysis, and insights into the social and economic consequences of the quake, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of California, seismology, or disaster response. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Magnitude 8
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Author : Philip L. Fradkin
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1999-10-29
Magnitude 8 written by Philip L. Fradkin and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-10-29 with Nature categories.
A "superb cautionary tale (that) should be required reading for every Californian" (Mike Davis, author of "City of Quartz"), "Magnitude 8" reaches beyond the earthshaking moment to examine the mythology, culture, social implications, politics, and science of earthquakes. Map.
Earthquakes In California
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
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The Great Earthquake And Firestorms Of 1906
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Author : Philip L. Fradkin
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2005
The Great Earthquake And Firestorms Of 1906 written by Philip L. Fradkin and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
"In this well-researched book, Fradkin contends that it was the people of San Francisco, not the forces of nature, who were responsible for the extent of the destruction and death."--"Booklist."