1964 Alaska earthquake

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 9.2
gptkbp:casualties over 130
gptkbp:community_engagement increased community engagement in disaster preparedness
gptkbp:community_health long-term public health impacts observed
gptkbp:community_impact affected regions in Canada
gptkbp:community_involvement inspired community resilience initiatives
gptkbp:conference prompted scientific conferences on earthquakes
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and literature
gptkbp:damage estimated at $311 million
gptkbp:date March 27, 1964
gptkbp:depth 25 km
gptkbp:duration approximately 4.5 to 5 minutes
gptkbp:economic_development influenced urban planning in Alaska
gptkbp:economic_policy influenced government disaster policies
gptkbp:educational_programs inspired educational programs on earthquakes
gptkbp:emergency_exits mass evacuations in affected areas
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Yes
promoted earthquake drills in schools
led to discussions on prediction methods
long-term disaster recovery efforts initiated
led to improved emergency response training
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:subduction_zone
gptkbp:geological_formation led to increased geological surveys in Alaska
gptkbp:historical_context part of the 1964 Alaska earthquake series
gptkbp:historical_significance remains a significant event in U. S. history
gptkbp:home_arena near Prince William Sound
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1964 Alaska earthquake
gptkbp:impact stimulated research on earthquake engineering
gptkbp:infrastructure significant damage to roads and bridges
gptkbp:is_affected_by Anchorage, Seward, Valdez
gptkbp:land_subsidence gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:land_uplift gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:last_eruption generated seismic waves detected globally
influenced future seismic hazard assessments
gptkbp:location gptkb:Prince_William_Sound,_Alaska
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage at the time
gptkbp:memorials various memorials established
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of earthquake preparedness
gptkbp:recorded_by seismographs
gptkbp:research led to advancements in seismology
gptkbp:responds_to federal disaster assistance
gptkbp:scientific_literature extensive scientific literature published
gptkbp:significance most powerful earthquake in North America
gptkbp:survivors numerous documented survivor accounts
gptkbp:tectonic_plates_involved Pacific Plate and North American Plate
gptkbp:triggered_events landslides
liquefaction
gptkbp:type_of_insurance significant increase in insurance claims
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Earthquake_Park
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5