The earthquake that rocked Alaska on March 27, 1964 needs no special introduction. It is the most powerful earthquake recorded in the Northern Hemisphere. Only two others, the great Chilean earthquake of 1960 and the 2004 quake off Sumatra (which caused that terrible tsunami), have approached or surpassed the Alaskan quake’s strength, which struck in the Prince William [...]
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Alaska’s Bad Good Friday
Posted in Later twentieth century (1961-2000), United States, tagged 1964, Alaska, Anchorage, California, Crescent City, Earthquake, New Madrid Seismic Zone, Tsunami on March 27 | 2 Comments »
