1857 Fort Tejon earthquake

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 7.9
gptkbp:casualties approximately 0
gptkbp:civic_engagement increased civic engagement in disaster preparedness initiatives
gptkbp:collaborations encouraged collaboration among scientists
gptkbp:community studied for its implications on future earthquakes
gptkbp:community_feedback prompted community drills and education
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local folklore and stories
gptkbp:date January 9, 1857
gptkbp:depth approximately 16 km
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced public policy regarding disaster preparedness
gptkbp:educational_programs inspired educational programs on earthquake safety
gptkbp:emergency_services influenced future building codes in California
led to advancements in prediction techniques
led to improvements in emergency response protocols
gptkbp:fault_movement caused by the release of accumulated stress
gptkbp:followed_by multiple
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:San_Andreas_Fault_Zone
gptkbp:geological_formation led to improved earthquake preparedness measures
involved the Pacific and North American plates
gptkbp:historical_context part of a series of earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in various geological surveys
gptkbp:historical_records noted in historical accounts of the time
gptkbp:historical_significance considered a pivotal event in California's geological history
gptkbp:home_arena near Fort Tejon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake
gptkbp:impact damaged buildings and infrastructure
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:San_Andreas_Fault
gptkbp:land_use influenced land use policies in earthquake-prone areas
gptkbp:last_eruption identified as a significant seismic hazard in studies.
highlighted the risk of future seismic events in California
part of ongoing tectonic processes in California
gptkbp:location gptkb:California,_USA
gptkbp:media_coverage received significant media coverage at the time
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of earthquake risks in California
gptkbp:recorded_by seismographs
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1868_Hayward_earthquake
gptkbp:research analyzed for seismic hazard assessment
gptkbp:research_importance important for understanding fault mechanics
gptkbp:seismic_research contributed to the field of seismology
gptkbp:significance one of the largest earthquakes in California history
gptkbp:type strike-slip
gptkbp:type_of_insurance affected earthquake insurance policies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:San_Andreas_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7