31.6. The 1994 Northridge Earthquake, USA

Try these first

1. 1.

   What was the magnitude of the Northridge earthquake?

   Hint

   Think about the activity's strength.

2. 2.

   How many fatalities were reported?

   Hint

   Recall the human cost of the event.

3. 3.

   What earthquake magnitude did the Northridge earthquake register?

   • 6.7
   • 7.5
   • 5.0

   Hint

   Focus on the scale of significant earthquakes.

4. 4.

   Were there more than 9,000 injuries reported from the Northridge earthquake?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the statistics shared regarding the earthquake's impact.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of the Northridge Earthquake on California's building codes. What specific changes were implemented post-event?

   Hint

   Think about the vulnerabilities that were highlighted by the earthquake.

6. 6.

   Design a hypothetical building structure that incorporates lessons from the Northridge earthquake. What features would you include?

   Hint

   Consider how to balance aesthetics with structural integrity.