Earthquake of 1985

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Earthquake
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 8.1
gptkbp:casualties approximately 10,000
gptkbp:cause subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate
gptkbp:commemoration annual memorial events held in remembrance
gptkbp:community_feedback strong community response and solidarity
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced art and literature
gptkbp:damage estimated at $4 billion
gptkbp:date September 19, 1985
gptkbp:depth 15 km
gptkbp:displacement thousands displaced from their homes
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 minutes
gptkbp:economic_development influenced urban planning policies
gptkbp:emergency_services no
increased frequency of earthquake drills in schools
caused landslides in surrounding areas
increased focus on earthquake preparedness education
overwhelmed emergency services
led to advancements in earthquake prediction technology
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Mexico_City_Metropolitan_Cathedral
gptkb:Palace
gptkb:Torre_Latinoamericana
Hotel Regis
gptkbp:foldable numerous buildings collapsed
gptkbp:followed_by over 100
gptkbp:government_response establishment of emergency response protocols
gptkbp:habitat established emergency shelters for victims
gptkbp:historical_impact led to improvements in earthquake preparedness
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in disaster management in Mexico
gptkbp:home_arena near the Pacific coast of Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Earthquake of 1985
gptkbp:impact long-term psychological impact on survivors
gptkbp:infrastructure significant damage to infrastructure
gptkbp:international_response received from various countries
international humanitarian response initiated
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Mexico_City
gptkbp:last_eruption increased monitoring in the region
gptkbp:location Mexico City, Mexico
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage during and after the event
gptkbp:memorials various memorials established in Mexico City
gptkbp:public_awareness raised awareness about earthquake risks
gptkbp:research led to numerous scientific studies on earthquakes
stimulated scientific research on seismic activity
gptkbp:responds_to introduction of stricter building codes in Mexico
gptkbp:revival long-term reconstruction efforts began
gptkbp:significance one of the deadliest earthquakes in history
gptkbp:survivors many personal accounts documented
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities many volunteers participated in rescue efforts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Metropolitan_Cathedral_of_Mexico_City
gptkb:Catedral_de_la_Inmaculada_Concepción_de_la_Ciudad_de_México
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7