Causes Of The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

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The 1906 San Francisco earthquake a natural disaster that was estimated to be magnitude 7.8, which destroy the city, caused the casualties of 2,000 people’s death and an estimate of 2,000 residents in the streets (The Center for Legislative Archives, n.d.). In addition, the 99.7 chance for future earthquakes due to San Andreas Fault and the important measurements that every resident in California should take to reduce accidents and damage. 1906 San Francisco Earthquake The earthquake that only lasted 45 to 60 seconds, but “was felt from southern Oregon to south of Los Angeles and inland as far as central Nevada” was the disastrous 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (USGS 2012). A natural disaster that was responsible for structural …show more content…

Mr. Adams describes the San Francisco earthquake as his most profound human suffering experience because the horror of shaking floors, parts of his mom’s house collapse to the floor, and got a broken nose from stumbling into a brick wall (Ansel Adams & The 1906 Earthquake 2008). Earthquakes are part of natural disasters of the earth and normally caused by shaking the ground and rapid movement of one block of rock slipping past another along fractures in the earth crust called faults. Faults are usually locked excluding abrupt movements with slippage that create earthquakes (Lutgens, F. & Tarbuck, …show more content…

Unfortunately, as the San Francisco Chronicle in 2006 reported that “there are still thousands of hostility rebuilt, unreinforced masonry buildings” that are built very close together with no fire resistance walls in between (John Galvin, 2007). Plus, the Association of Bay Area Governments stated that if a magnitude 7 and above earthquake along the San Andreas Fault in San Francisco will affect the homes of many thousands of people forcing them to live in the streets once again (John Galvin, 2008). In the other hand, according to John Galvin article San Francisco’s water delivery system was improved and even though insurance companies lose a lot of money they paid out millions in claims. Another major effect of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was the long “rupture of a fault that has been observed in the United States” (USGS, 2012). According to the article Historic Earthquakes the displacement of the San Andreas Fault could be seen from a distance of 300 kilometers from San Juan Bautista to Point Arena. Further, displacement was beyond the north at Shelter Cove in Humbolt County and if the rupture would it have continued the long rupture would it have extended to 430 kilometers becoming the longest displacement (USGS,

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Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was a natural disaster that was estimated to be magnitude 7.8 and caused the casualties of 2,000 people.
Describes the 1906 san francisco earthquake, a natural disaster that was responsible for structural damage and the lives of many people.
Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was worse due to the ruptured power lines, which became uncontrollable because the water mains were also broken.

Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was a natural disaster that was estimated to be magnitude 7.8 and caused the casualties of 2,000 people.
Describes the 1906 san francisco earthquake, a natural disaster that was responsible for structural damage and the lives of many people.
Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was worse due to the ruptured power lines, which became uncontrollable because the water mains were also broken.
Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake killed around 3,000 people and left countless residents homeless. the army provided housing for 20, 000 refugees in military camps.
Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was caused by the san andreas fault, a zone of seismic activity due to the tectonic plates moving against each under the earth.
Explains how to identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office, or school so that when the shaking starts, you drop to the ground, cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl to it and hold on.
Explains the basics of getting ready for an earthquake, such as dropping down into the floor and covering head and neck with arms, if still in danger of falling objects and crawling under a sturdy desk or table.
Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was originated like every other earthquake with shaking and violent movements, which according to photographer ansel adams lasted forever.
Explains that the 1906 earthquake was the most destructive natural event in the history of san francisco.
Explains that the 99.7% chance of an earthquake in california as predicted by the usgs is important because people prepare by creating a plan.

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- Explains how the 1906 san francisco earthquake has affected the advanced knowledge in earthquakes that scientists have today.
- Explains that san francisco's weak alarm system broke down during the first earthquake tremor, thus not a single alarm went off during three days and three nights the fires lasted.
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- Analyzes the mysterious nature of earthquakes, which keeps us guessing when the next one will come. the san andreas fault earthquake is the most mysterious, dangerous, and soon to come earthquake that we still don't have a date on.
- Explains that the san andreas fault is a powerful earthquake, but it's not clockwork. many researchers have been looking into when the mysterious earthquake can occur.
- States that the san andreas is the most worrisome tectonic plate in california, and the quakes will have a bigger effect on the people living near the fault.
- Analyzes the mysterious nature of earthquakes, which keeps us guessing when the next one will come. the san andreas fault earthquake is the most mysterious, dangerous, and soon to come earthquake that we still don't have a date on.
- Explains that the san andreas fault is a powerful earthquake, but it's not clockwork. many researchers have been looking into when the mysterious earthquake can occur.
- States that the san andreas is the most worrisome tectonic plate in california, and the quakes will have a bigger effect on the people living near the fault.
- Opines that researchers and scientists have some ideas that the earthquake may occur soon. parkfield, in central california, is the site of the first official earthquake prediction.
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explanatory essay
On the 18th of April in 1906, the lives of many San Francisco residents changed in a split second. Most of the city was either sound asleep or getting ready for another normal day (or so they thought), when the disastrous natural disaster struck. At around 5:12 a.m., the Golden City was jolted awake by a monstrous earthquake that would soon go down in the record books. With a Richter magnitude rating of 7.9, this earthquake was not only felt in the San Francisco Bay area, but also all the way from southern Oregon to south of Los Angeles and inland as far as central Nevada.
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- Explains that the quake lasted for less than a minute, but caused immense destruction. fires engulfed the city and some residents for three straight days before burning themselves out.
- Explains that 90% of the destruction was caused by badly damaged gas pipes and water lines. the firemen used dynamite to keep the fires from spreading.
- Explains that disasters provoke crazed selfishness and a survival-of-the-fittest mentality, but tragedies typically bring out people's altruistic tendencies.
- Explains that the quake lasted for less than a minute, but caused immense destruction. fires engulfed the city and some residents for three straight days before burning themselves out.
- Explains that 90% of the destruction was caused by badly damaged gas pipes and water lines. the firemen used dynamite to keep the fires from spreading.
- Explains that disasters provoke crazed selfishness and a survival-of-the-fittest mentality, but tragedies typically bring out people's altruistic tendencies.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake marked the dawn of modern scientific study of the san andreas fault system in california.
- Describes how the 1906 earthquake, also known as "the big one," was one of the largest in american history.
- Explains that the san andreas fault has been unusually quiet since the two largest earthquakes in 1857 and 1906.
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The 1906: The Cause Of The Earthquake Of 1906
opinion essay
At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, the people of San Francisco were abruptly awaken to one of the world’s most expensive and impacting earthquakes of the 20th century. The magnitude of the earthquake is debatable, ranging from 7.7 to as high as 8.2. However, the most accepted measurement is 7.9. The main shock epicenter occurred offshore 3.2 km from the city, near Mussel Rock. It ruptured along the San Andreas Fault northward and southward for 476 km (296 miles). The quake was felt from Oregon to Los Angeles, inland as far as Nevtada. Though the earthquake was impacting in itself, it lasted less than a minute and the most damage was done by the resulting fire that lasted 4 days. The earthquake bears inexhaustible remembrance as one of the worst
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- Describes the magnitude of the 1906 earthquake in san francisco. it ruptured along the san andreas fault northward and southward for 476 km (296 miles).
- Explains that the death toll is uncertain, but modern calculations approximate about 3,000 deaths at a minimum.
- Explains that the death toll has been revisited many times, the most recent of which was in 2005.
- Describes the magnitude of the 1906 earthquake in san francisco. it ruptured along the san andreas fault northward and southward for 476 km (296 miles).
- Explains that the death toll is uncertain, but modern calculations approximate about 3,000 deaths at a minimum.
- Explains that the death toll has been revisited many times, the most recent of which was in 2005.
- Describes how the u.s. chicago rescued 20,000 homeless people from the city's 400,000 people. the ship led them to tiburon, a less impacted area in the bay area.
- Explains that the earthquake leveled san francisco's buildings and social landscape. refugee camps were developed to aid people who lost their homes.
- Explains how the salvation army helped rebuild san francisco after the earthquake. it had feeding stations and shelters throughout the city and into oakland, helping thousands of survivors.
- Explains that soldiers provided valuable services during the first days after the earthquake, with fire still tormenting the entirety of san francisco. they aided the fire department in demolishing the buildings in the path of fires.
- Analyzes how mayor schmitz authorized federal troops, regular police force, and special police officers to kill any and all persons found engaged in looting or in the commission of any other crime. many stores and businesses were unable to gather any conclusive evidence.
- Opines that while soldiers helped rebuild the city and take care of refugees, there is a lot of debate as to whether the federal government responded adequately. under the command of frederick funston, troops were criticized for acting perhaps too bold.
- Argues that funston's men charged through the city dynamiting thousands of buildings. the practice is criticized today, because it might have spread fires more than eliminate them.
- Opines that funston's troops were robust on the streets, seizing private property like horse-drawn wagons and cars. dan kurzman, in his book "disaster," went even further in saying gen.
- Argues that the federal government was somewhat inactive in katrina because of the intense critique of their action in sf.
- Explains that california was the birthplace of seismic regulations for buildings in the united states. san francisco would have been safer if building codes were applied when the city was being built.
- Explains that the group concluded that buildings could have withstood the earthquake if they were well secured to their foundations and embodied "appropriate internal bracing."
- Explains that even with the seaoc's research and findings, not much action was taken on the federal, or a state level immediately after the earthquake.
- Explains that the national earthquake hazard reduction act was enacted in 1977, which focuses on issues related to earthquake hazards, such as risk assessment, prediction of earthquakes, and mitigation measures.
- Explains that the 1906 earthquake was an economic disaster, with property losses estimated at $400 million, which is the equivalent of a little less than $10 billion today, due to inflation.
- Explains that insurance companies faced astonishing claims of more than $250 million, mainly for fire damage, since earthquake damage was not covered in most insurance policies. the quake is the worst single disaster for the entire insurance industry.
- Explains that the 1906 earthquake was considered a "super cat" by the insurance industry. it took years to rebuild san francisco and overcome the effects.
- Opines that california is not yet ready for the next great earthquake. scientists and seismologists are pinpointing dangerous faults in california and around the world, and developing models for future earthquakes.
- Opines that people will be relatively safe in buildings built since the 1970's, but this doesn't mean everyone is safe. the economic impact of a '06 sized quake is between $100 billion and $200 billion.
- Opines that the 1906 earthquake was a lesson learned for california, the united states, and the world.
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake Research Paper
explanatory essay
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes in the United States. Even though it only lasted less than a minute, the damages and aftermath of the earthquake were disastrous. These damages were not just from the earthquake, but also from other hazards that occurred because of it. It also had a huge effect on the people living in San Francisco. Many people, the government, and other countries helped the city of San Francisco with relief goods like food and clothing. The city used up their resources in order to rebuild the city and spent a lot of money. This earthquake also started a scientific revolution about earthquakes and its effects.
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- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes in the united states. many people, the government, and other countries helped the city with relief goods.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was caused by the rupturing of the san andreas fault, which was a transform plate boundary.
- Explains the 1906 sf earthquake's hazards, including ground motion, ground failure, tsunamis, and fire. the government tried to blow up buildings to stop the fire, but it kept spreading.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes in the united states. many people, the government, and other countries helped the city with relief goods.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was caused by the rupturing of the san andreas fault, which was a transform plate boundary.
- Explains the 1906 sf earthquake's hazards, including ground motion, ground failure, tsunamis, and fire. the government tried to blow up buildings to stop the fire, but it kept spreading.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake destroyed the city with a casualty of around 3,000 lives and left 225,000 people homeless.
- Describes the effects of the 1906 earthquake and fire on the people of san francisco.
- Explains that san francisco spent $90 million on reconstruction after the 1906 earthquake and fires.
- Explains that scientists studied the 1906 sf earthquake and learned a great deal about it. a theory called elastic rebound theory came to fruition after all the studies by many scientists and professors.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake was the strongest earthquake that affected northern california.
- Cites references to the 1906 san francisco earthquake.
- Summarizes the facts about the 1906 earthquake and fires.
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San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
explanatory essay
On the night of April 18, 1906, the whole town was woken by erratic shaking. Although the earthquake lasted under a measly minute, it caused significant damage. Many fires started all throughout the city; San Francisco burned in turmoil.
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- Recounts how san francisco was woken by erratic shaking on april 18, 1906, which caused significant damage. many fires started all throughout the city.
- Narrates how a ship with rats infected with bubonic plague started the first plague epidemic in the continental u.s.
- Describes how a forceful shaking woke many people from their sleep on april 18, 1906.
- Recounts how san francisco was woken by erratic shaking on april 18, 1906, which caused significant damage. many fires started all throughout the city.
- Narrates how a ship with rats infected with bubonic plague started the first plague epidemic in the continental u.s.
- Describes how a forceful shaking woke many people from their sleep on april 18, 1906.
- Describes how enrico caruso woke up feeling contented after performing carmen at san francisco's grand opera house the night before the earthquake.
- Explains that the earthquake was one of the most powerful earthquakes to ever occur in the united states.
- Narrates how genthe saw a number of men and women, half-dressed, rushing to the middle of the street for safety.
- Explains that most civilians thought there was no hysteria, no signs of real terror or despair until the fire broke out.
- Describes how the raging fire consumed the vast majority of the city, leaving the water and sewer pipes destroyed, telephone lines, railroads, and streets ruined.
- Describes how firefighters rushed to put out the fire at the valencia street hotel. they attached their fire hoses to the hydrants, but couldn't find water.
- Describes the chaos at the ferry building, where hundreds of people tried to escape. brigadier general frederik funston sent presidio troops into san francisco.
- States mayor eugene schmitz announced a new proclamation stating, "the federal troops, the members of the regular police force, and all special police officers have been authorized by me to kill persons engaged in looting or the commission of any other crime."
- Explains that the proclamation gave the police authority to maintain order, but didn't allow the shooting of civilians. navy, army, police, and california national guard tried to keep chaos under control and keep violence from occurring.
- Describes how the fires at golden gate and buchanan street were extinguished after long hours. the california street engine-house was in ruins and the prospect of ever repairing and getting it in operation seemed impossible.
- Analyzes how james stetson managed to get his railroad running again in five months. jack london wrote a paid commentary about the disaster.
- Describes san francisco as modern and elegant; beautifully designed houses and neighborhoods were abundant and slums were gone. because chinatown burned down, racists wanted to rebuild it but on the outskirts of town.
- Explains that san francisco was one of the most powerful earthquakes in the united states. it destroyed 290 miles of land along the san andreas fault line, destroyed 28,000 buildings, and destroyed 500 blocks.
- Explains that the 1906 san francisco earthquake destroyed over a quarter of the city and made over half the population homeless.
- Cites san francisco fire department museum's great fires 1906 great earthquake & fire.
- Describes the facts about the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fires.
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The Northridge California Earthquake
explanatory essay
Hazards pose risk to everyone. Our acceptance of the risks associated with hazards dictates where and how we live. As humans, we accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live our daily lives. From time to time, a hazard becomes an emergent situation. Tornadoes in the Midwest, hurricanes along the Gulf Coast or earthquakes in California are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with. This paper will examine one hazard that caused a disaster requiring a response from emergency management personnel. Specifically, the hazard more closely examined here is an earthquake. With the recent twenty year anniversary covered by many media outlets, the January 17, 1994, Northridge, California earthquake to date is the most expensive earthquake in American history.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that humans accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live their lives. tornadoes in the midwest, hurricanes along the gulf coast or earthquakes are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with.
- Explains that the northridge earthquake was an important geological event. the crust and upper portion of the mantle make up the surface layer of earth.
- Explains that the northridge earthquake left a lasting impression on anyone who survived.
- Explains that humans accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live their lives. tornadoes in the midwest, hurricanes along the gulf coast or earthquakes are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with.
- Explains that the northridge earthquake was an important geological event. the crust and upper portion of the mantle make up the surface layer of earth.
- Explains that the northridge earthquake left a lasting impression on anyone who survived.
- Explains that the northridge earthquake struck at 4:31 am local time. the response to the event occurred quickly.
- Explains that los angeles was prepared to respond to an earthquake and did so quickly. the recovery and reconstruction plan assigns primary responsibility for 300 separate tasks to at least one city agency or department.
- Opines that fema's response was no less important or immediate than that of the city, county or state.
- Opines that fema's assistance to displaced families didn't end there. it worked with the state of california and housing and urban development to relocate one hundred and thirty thousand families.
- Explains that the small business administration (sba) offered assistance to businesses and individuals. the sba issued loans totaling about four billion dollars to replace real estate damaged in the disaster.
- Explains that earthquakes have no early warning system unlike hurricanes or tornadoes, so no watch or warning was ever issued for the northridge earthquake.
- Analyzes how the northridge, california earthquake, the most expensive disaster in american history, left scars on the landscape and in the minds of those who lived through it.
- Summarizes the northridge earthquake: 1994 quake still fresh in los angeles minds after 20 years.
- Explains gordon, k., and emerson, j. governing through a disaster: lessons from the 1994 northridge earthquake.
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San Francisco 1906 Earthquake: Impact and Reconstruction
analytical essay
At 5:12 a.m. on April 18th, 1906, the California city of San Francisco was awoken by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Chaos erupted with the earthquake leading to fire break outs throughout San Francisco (Cameron and Gordon. Pgs 69-73).The earthquake and the resulting fires caused destruction to majority of the city with buildings crumbling and igniting into flames. Many people died along with thousands and thousands of people being left homeless. This devastating earthquake left the city and United States in a financial crisis. Although the 1906 earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, the city of San Francisco was able to overcome these substantial physical, social and economic impacts it had.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the 1906 earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters in u.s. history, but san francisco was able to overcome these substantial physical, social and economic impacts.
- Explains that the earthquake caused gas lines to rupture and chimneys to collapse, which resulted in the destruction of about 28,000 buildings. the fires continued to burn for four days because the water mains had burst.
- Explains that san franciscans were left to deal with the social consequences of the san francisco earthquake and fires.
- Explains that the 1906 earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters in u.s. history, but san francisco was able to overcome these substantial physical, social and economic impacts.
- Explains that the earthquake caused gas lines to rupture and chimneys to collapse, which resulted in the destruction of about 28,000 buildings. the fires continued to burn for four days because the water mains had burst.
- Explains that san franciscans were left to deal with the social consequences of the san francisco earthquake and fires.
- Analyzes how the chinese population in chinatown was impacted by the earthquake and fires. they were able to rebuild the city after a heated debate with the city leadership.
- Explains that the 1906 earthquake had a significant physical and social impact, but the most long-lasting impact was economic.
- Explains that san franciscans and the u.s. were able to overcome the physical consequences and rebuild the city in such a small time period due to quick and resilient efforts.
- Explains how efforts by the u.s. army and red cross were made to ease the social consequences of the earthquake and fires.
- Analyzes how san francisco leadership, including mayor james phelan, downplayed the earthquake impact so investors wouldn't be lost; therefore, controlling the economic impact.
- Opines that san francisco will be steadily rebuilt and resume its former great activity before we know it.
- Explains that the governor and leadership worked to withhold the extent of damage from the earthquake, but their strategy was effective in diminishing the negative impact of earthquake and fires.
- Explains that the earthquake caused a recession with the panic of 1907. this recession ignited reform in the american financial system.
- Analyzes how san francisco, once known as the gateway to the pacific, crumbled and had to be rebuilt dramatically following the 1906 earthquake.
- Cites the great san francisco earthquake: one of america's worst urban disasters, american experience, wgbh.
- Describes dennis r. dean's work on the san francisco earthquake of 1906, in annals of science.
- Explains weidenmier, marc d., and kerry a. odell's "real shock, monetary aftershock: the 1906 san francisco earthquake and the panic of 1907.
- Describes henderson, andrea's "the human geography of catastrophe: family bonds, community ties, and disaster relief after the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire."
- Summarizes gordon, mary, and cameron king jr.'s "earthquake and fire in san francisco."
- Cites starr, kevin. the great earthquake and firestorms of 1906: how san francisco nearly destroyed itself.
- Explains heller, arnie, and the 1906 san francisco earthquake. science & technology (2006): 4-12.
- Explains slavicek, louise chipley, the san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.
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