Great San Francisco Earthquake 1906

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Novato
gptkbp:aftermath mass homelessness
urban rebuilding
increased earthquake research
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 7.9
gptkbp:casualties first responders
ordinary citizens
many prominent citizens
gptkbp:caused_by tectonic plate movement
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
commemorated in memorials
documented in films
influenced disaster preparedness policies
gptkbp:damage estimated $400 million
gptkbp:date April 18, 1906
gptkbp:duration approximately 42 seconds
gptkbp:emergency_services not generated
organized by the Red Cross
gptkbp:end_of_life estimated 3,000
gptkbp:fire_department caused widespread destruction
gptkbp:followed_by occurred
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Pacific_Plate
gptkb:North_American_Plate
gptkbp:historical_event one of the deadliest earthquakes in U. S. history
gptkbp:historical_figure documented by historians
documented by journalists
documented by survivors
gptkbp:historical_significance led to changes in building codes
gptkbp:home_stadium near San Francisco
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great San Francisco Earthquake 1906
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:San_Francisco_Bay_Area
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:Earthquake_Memorial_at_Civic_Center
gptkb:Golden_Gate_Park_memorials
gptkb:Educational_Institution
held annually
various plaques and markers
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:the_Palace_Hotel
gptkb:the_St._Francis_Hotel
gptkb:City_Hall
the Ferry Building
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:San_Andreas_Fault
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Francisco,_California
gptkbp:research led to advancements in seismology
gptkbp:responds_to federal aid was requested
gptkbp:wrote inspired documentaries
inspired plays
inspired numerous books
inspired poetry