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Damage caused by the 1964 earthquake in Alaska

Damage caused by the 1964 earthquake in Alaska
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Description: Earthquake Destruction

Factors that determine structural damage
Intensity of the earthquake
Duration of the vibrations
Nature of the material upon which the structure rests
The design of the structure

Destruction results from
Ground shaking
Liquefaction of the ground
Saturated material turns fluid
Underground objects may float to surface
Landslides and ground subsidence
Fires

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