The 1960 Great Alaska Earthquake
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:affects |
Altered the landscape of affected areas
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| gptkbp:apparent_magnitude |
9.2
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Documented in various accounts
Approximately 139 deaths |
| gptkbp:community |
Studied extensively by the scientific community
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Strengthened community resilience to disasters
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Led to improvements in building codes
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced literature and art
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| gptkbp:damage |
Estimated at $311 million
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| gptkbp:date |
March 27, 1964
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| gptkbp:depth |
25 km
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Aid from various countries
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| gptkbp:education |
Used as a case study in education
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| gptkbp:emergency_services |
gptkb:battle
Evacuations were conducted in affected areas Improved disaster response protocols Increased frequency of earthquake drills Influenced disaster preparedness programs. Led to increased awareness of preparedness |
| gptkbp:feedback |
Communities came together for recovery efforts
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:organization
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| gptkbp:geological_formation |
Led to studies on the Aleutian Trench
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| gptkbp:government_type |
Federal disaster assistance provided
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Documented in historical records and archives
Part of Alaska's cultural memory |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
A pivotal event in Alaskan history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The 1960 Great Alaska Earthquake
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| gptkbp:impact |
Increased study of seismic activity
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| gptkbp:instrument |
Used to study tectonic plates
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
gptkb:Anchorage
gptkb:Kodiak_Island gptkb:Valdez Seward |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Various memorials established
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| gptkbp:last_appearance |
Generated seismic waves detected globally
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Prince_William_Sound,_Alaska
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Caused fires in Anchorage
Caused ground fissures Caused infrastructure damage Caused landslides Caused power outages Caused soil liquefaction Displaced thousands of residents |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Increased public awareness of seismic risks
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| gptkbp:publishes |
Numerous publications produced about the event
Featured in many scientific journals |
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
seismographs
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| gptkbp:research |
Catalyzed research into earthquake engineering
Triggered studies on earthquake prediction |
| gptkbp:reunion |
Reconstruction of infrastructure took years
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| gptkbp:safety_features |
Led to changes in public safety measures
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| gptkbp:significance |
Provided data for future earthquake research
Second strongest earthquake in recorded history Strongest earthquake recorded in North America |
| gptkbp:type_of_insurance |
Led to numerous insurance claims
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lifesaving_Service
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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