The earthquake and fire that devastated san francisco on april 18, 1906 was one. Thanks to abag association of bay area governments for this table. Original film is in need of repair, jumps and rolls out of frame. Intensity today is measured on the modified mercalli intensity scale. It contains never before published documents of the insurance companies, the military, and the red cross to tear away the myths and expose the real villains and heroes the last big earthquake in the united states came at. The university of california, san francisco ucsf is a public research university in san francisco, california. San francisco films site offers a perspective on the effects the san francisco earthquake and subsequent fires of 1906 had on the development. Although it all looks sadly familiar to us in the 21st century, this document of the devastation wrought by the san francisco earthquake in 1906 must have been an astonishing spectacle for audiences of the day. The fire in san francisco following the 1906 earthquake was the largest urban fire in.
We see burnedout buildings, piles of rubble, and buildings with only one wall standing. High intensity shaking was felt from eureka on the north coast to the salinas valley, an agricultural region to the south of the san francisco bay area. Bartnett of san francisco, was chief consul for the western pacific railroad. Rg 46, records of the united states senate, national archives. The earthquake shock may be followed by a second catastrophe. Many histories of the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire relate what might be. By comparison, san franciscos 911 emergency dispatch center averages more than 3,000 calls per day for a similar population. Earthquake outlook for the san francisco bay region 20142043. With the exception of public buildings, and the houses of wealthier city residents, buildings were built from wood. The tremor collapsed a section of the san franciscooakland bay bridge. San francisco s earthquake risk is growing and the. The aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of 18th april 1906, showing devastated and burntout buildings, many reduced to piles of rubble.
Rupture may spread outward evenly from a central point radially, or from one end of the rupture zone to the other laterally, or in irregular jumps. The earthquake, which caused its worst damage in the fire that raged in its aftermath, killed over 1,000 people. It is part of the university of california system and it is dedicated entirely to health science. What billy meier saw and photographed from the space ship.
These differences partly control the effects that an earthquake has at the surface. Such changes were evident after the 1906 san francisco earthquake, and they are. Here you will find useful information on earthquake retrofitting for your property, such as home bolting, shear paneling and soft story conditions. Read more about the 1906 great san francisco earthquake in the april 2006 geotimes benchmarks, now available online early morning, april 18, 1906. Geological surveys national earthquake information center. Library of congress prints and photographs division washington, d. Extensive earthquake and fire damage to the majestic theater in san francisco is shown, six hours after its last performance, april 18, 1906. Barnetts suggestions in the form of this letter to mayor schmitz were more in the nature of. Tarsier averages 250 emergency calls per month for population of 1. The 1868 hayward earthquake occurred in the san francisco bay area, california, united states on october 21. It was the largest to shake the san francisco bay area since the magnitude6. The san francisco earthquake occurred on april 18, 1906, which destroyed threequarters of the city and left 300,000 people homeless. Germany, haiti, india, indonesia, ireland, italy, japan, luxembourg, malawi, mexico. Pdf download earthquake days the 1906 san francisco earthquake fire in 3d download full ebook.
The conductor had just swung himself on when the train gave a great lurch to the east, followed by another to the west, which threw the whole train on its side. German translation of earthquake the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. Todays earthquakes in san francisco bay, california. Aftershocks of the great 1906 san francisco earthquake, based on intensity observations a workinprogress by aron j. The 1906 earthquake and public policy natural hazards center. German research project shows feasibility of sarscov2 testing. Altogether, an estimated 230,000 to 260,000 people died in the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami.
He is given the opportunity to survey and photograph the aftermath of the next big earth. Find out more informationdownload or request free copies. San francisco earthquake aftermath 1906 francisbridget7346. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and the panic of 1907. What was the san francisco earthquake hoobler, dorothy. Geological survey, pasadena abstract and preliminary findings the san andreas fault is the longest fault in california and one of the longest strikeslip faults in the. Images of the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated san francisco in 1906.
November 23, 1984 strong earthquake at bishop near yosemite. Earthquake outlook for the san francisco bay region. Earthquakes rupture a large zone of a fault around the focus. San francisco earthquake aftermath 1906 video dailymotion.
The creator and year of publication are essential information and must be provided. Both quakes occured almost 22 year to the day after the deadly loma prieta. New research shows that the great indian ocean earthquake that struck. During and after their great tragedy of that year, san francisco. The following report describes the major events associated with the earthquake of october 17,1989 in terms of the actions taken by the police department and the resources required to implement police objectives. Watch films of san francisco before and after the earthquake and fire from the library of congress motion picture, broadcast and recorded sound division. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring lessons. This is the story of the san francisco earthquake of 1906.
Aftermath of san francisco earthquake, april 18, 1906. The streets of san fransisco after the big earthquake of 1906 were devastated by the destruction of whole city blocks. The 1906 san francisco earthquake struck the coast of northern california at 5. This is a film that was actually shot in 1906 just after the great quake struck san francisco. The city contained significant minorities of immigrants from other countries. Aftermath of the san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. July 21, 1984 eighth world conference on earthquake engineering in san francisco.
Many intensity values of 8 moderate damage and 9 heavy damage occurred in a broad band along the rupture and extending as much as 60 miles to the east of the san andreas fault. Footage shot not long after the 1906 earthquake in san francisco is edited together so that more than one scene and more than one vantage are included. The 2004 indian ocean tsunami history and its aftermath. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. In anticipation of this earthquake, geologists placed a large and varied suite of instruments along the parkfield segment of the san andreas fault. As damaging as the earthquake and its aftershocks were, the fires that burned out of control afterward were even more. The 2004 indian ocean earthquaketsunami event is the most devastating in. Rare police footage of san francisco s oct 17 1989 earthquake aftermath part 2 of 2. Double cone quarterly, fall equinox, volume vii, number 3 2004. The quake itself was thirdmost powerful since 1900, exceeded only by the great chilean earthquake of 1960 magnitude 9.
The most disastrous earthquake in us history hit san francisco on april 18. The earthquake and fire that devastated san francisco on april 18, 1906 was one of the most significant natural disasters in the united states, as well as in the history of insurance. Fires that ignited in san francisco soon after the onset of the earthquake. Almost immediately after the quake and even during the disaster, planning and reconstruction plans were hatched to.
The final death toll of the disaster was over 3000 with approx. San francisco retrofitting and home bolting home bolting. I think its got the texture of an apocalyptic dream. Great indian ocean earthquake of 2004 set off tremors in san. Billy meier is here taken onboard an extraterrestrial space ship on a time travel to the future. Aftermath of the 1906 san francisco earthquake youtube. Its not because san francisco has more accidents, fires, or crime. Also in 2018, clarke played astronaut ed white 19301967 in the historical film first man, which depicted the space race of the 1960s.
The pictures below show some of the flames and destruction that resulted. The 1906 san francisco earthquake is widely believed to be the most significant earthquake of all time with regards to destruction, loss of life, and subsequent learnings. Scenes of displaced people and damaged buildings in san francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Ask any local whens the last time they felt an earthquake in san francisco, theyd probably say in 1989. Aftermath of the san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 contributor names genthe, arnold, 18691942, photographer. This image might not be in the public domain outside of the united states. Aftermath of the bam earthquake shut nuclear plant on. At the time, the railroads controlled california politics, and san francisco was the most important city in the state. It is a major center of medical and biological research and teaching ucsf was founded as toland medical college in 1864, and in 1873 it affiliated itself with the university of. Horse and wagon damaged buildings views of destruction people on streets desolation on market. Many people were killed in their beds when their houses collapsed. Educating the public to call 117 has been an enormous task. Rebuilding san francisco following the 1906 earthquake. At point reyes station at the head of tomales bay the 5.
Guidelines to help you in an earthquake san francisco. Significant contributions were also made by the united states, japan and germany. Although the 2004 parkfield earthquake occured over a decade later than predicted, its magnitude and behavior fulfilled the prediction. Historical scenes from an early newsreel of the fire and earthquake destruction of san francisco in. Major plate boundary faults lesserknown smaller faults urban areas. Lessons to be learned a decade after the 2004 tsunami in the indian ocean. The 1906 san francisco earthquake, which occurred 110 years ago on april 18, 1906, and was estimated at 7. A moderate earthquake followed by five aftershocks shook the san francisco bay area monday night, according to the u. Todays earthquakes in san francisco bay area, california. San francisco bay area assessing damage after large quake.
It caused significant damage and a number of deaths throughout the region, and was known as the great san. Earthquakes are a pretty rare occurence, and when they occur, as long as they dont cause damage, people just shrug them off. But it tore apart hundreds of buildings and streets. The film presents a fictionalized account of the life of sarah winchester 18391922, coowner of the winchester repeating arms company, and her survival in the 1906 san francisco earthquake. Here is what the shaking looked like in gottingen, germany, 9100 kilometers away. Aceh, after the 2004 tsunami, as many other affected communities.