These earthquake photos are really devastating
Here are the 6 earthquake photos taken from different parts of the globe that showed how the catastrophe destroyed many properties.
They say the earthquake is one of the top-feared disasters because this cannot be predicted, unlike the typhoon.
Throughout history, mankind already witnessed several heartbreaking scenarios after an earthquake. Here are some 6 earthquake photos that showed the devastating effect of the catastrophe.
San Francisco, California
3,000 people died and 400,000 lost their homes when a strong quake hit San Francisco, California on April 18, 1906. The quake lasted for 45 to 60 seconds which was a result of the shifting of the San Andreas fault. This disaster is considered the most damaging natural disaster in the history of the United States.
Valdivia, Chile
On May 22, 1960, Valdivia, Chile experienced the most powerful quake ever recorded with magnitude 9.5. Two million people lost their houses while 3,000 were injured and 1,665 died. Based on the article from Reader’s Digest, the said quake also affected New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
Alaska
The earthquake that happened in Alaska in 1964 is the second strongest earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2. It lasted for four and a half minutes. With this very powerful quake, the tsunami wiped the coastal towns of Valdez, Whittier, Seward, and Kodiak. Anchorage City also suffered from a landslide. This disaster caused the death of 131 individuals.
Sumatra, Indonesia
8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28, 2005. The quake happened at 11:09 in the evening which made it more dangerous and damaging. 1,000 people died while sleeping because of this disaster.
Napa Valley, California
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook California’s wine country back in August 2014. The quake was also a result of a shift in the San Andreas fault system in the said state. Based on the article, $400 million of damage was recorded in which the Valley’s robust wine industry had $80.3 million of damage.
Japan
The land of the rising sun experienced a magnitude 6.7 earthquake last June 18, 2019. 21 people were injured due to this. The quake also caused significant power outages throughout the country. This also left deep split cracks in the ground.
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