Practice The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, USA - 31.7 | 31. Information on Some Disastrous Earthquakes | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What was the magnitude of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake?

💡 Hint: What scale is used to measure earthquakes?

Question 2

Easy

On what date did the 1906 earthquake occur?

💡 Hint: Think of significant historical dates in U.S. history.

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Question 1

What was the primary fault causing the 1906 earthquake?

  • Hayward Fault
  • San Andreas Fault
  • Calaveras Fault

💡 Hint: Recall the name of the fault that is often mentioned in relation to California earthquakes.

Question 2

The 1906 earthquake resulted in which of the following outcomes?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of major disasters.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the absence of seismic design contributed to the devastation in the 1906 earthquake and propose solutions that could have mitigated these effects.

💡 Hint: Consider what modern cities do to prepare for earthquakes.

Question 2

Analyze the societal changes that occurred in the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake. What initiatives were taken to improve urban resilience?

💡 Hint: Think about how communities often respond after significant disasters to prevent future catastrophes.

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