1964 Alaska earthquake - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1964 Alaska earthquake was a magnitude 9.2–9.3 megathrust earthquake that occurred on Good Friday, March 27, 1964. It caused widespread damage and deaths in Alaska and other parts of North America, and triggered tsunamis that affected Hawaii, Japan, and other regions.
1964 Alaska Earthquake - HISTORY
WEBMar 6, 2018 · The 1964 Alaska earthquake was the strongest ever recorded in North America, with a magnitude of 9.2. It caused widespread damage and loss of life in Alaska and other states, and triggered...
M9.2 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami of March 27, 1964
WEBLearn about the largest U.S. earthquake ever recorded, its cause, effects, and legacy from the USGS. See maps, videos, photos, and scientific features of the 1964 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami.
Alaska earthquake of 1964 | Magnitude 9.2, Tsunami, Destruction ...
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Learn about the magnitude 9.2 earthquake that struck south-central Alaska on March 27, 1964, and caused extensive damage and tsunamis. Find out how the faulting extended along the North Pacific Plate subduction …
The Great Alaska Earthquake, 50 Years Ago - HISTORY
WEBMar 27, 2014 · Learn about the 9.2-magnitude earthquake that shook Alaska in 1964 and triggered tsunamis that killed 119 people along the Pacific coast. Discover how the quake changed the Alaskan...
The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Learn about the magnitude 9.2 earthquake that occurred in 1964 and triggered a major tsunami that caused 131 fatalities and $3.1 billion in property losses. Explore the science, multimedia, publications, and survivor stories of this historic event.
On This Day: Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami
WEBLearn about the 9.2 magnitude earthquake and tsunamis that hit Alaska in 1964, killing over 139 people and causing $311 million in damages. Find out how NOAA and NCEI monitor and warn for tsunamis today.
DHS&EM | The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake History
WEBThe 1964 Alaska Earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska Earthquake and the Good Friday Earthquake, was a megathrust quake that began at 5:36 P.M. AST on March 27, 1964. It had a moment magnitude of 9.2, making it …
The Science Behind the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami
WEBMar 20, 2014 · Learn how the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami shaped the science and preparedness of natural hazards. Hear from experts at USGS, NOAA, and UAF on March 25, 2014 in Anchorage.
1964 Great Alaska Earthquake
WEB1964 Great Alaska Earthquake. On March 27, Good Friday of 1964 at 5:36 PM violent shaking erupted without warning across South Central Alaska. The most powerful earthquake ever in North America Raged for nearly five minutes. The earthquake and ensuing tsunami took the lives of 118 unfortunate souls; thousands were left in …