1964 Quake: The Great Alaska Earthquake

Map of Alaska with Anchorage displayed. 1964 Epicenter indicated on coastline in bay adjacent to Anchorage. Caption: The epicenter was in Prince William Sound

America’s largest recorded earthquake happened on March 27, 2014 in Alaska. United States Geological Survey (USGS) sent geologists to study the impact and effects of the earthquake. The information gathered from the aftermath was essential in resolving key mechanisms of the developing theory of plate tectonics.

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  • 1964 Quake: The Great Alaska Earthquake

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    U.S. Geological Survey
    Length:
    12 minutes