The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964: Effects on communities
Professional Paper
542
By: Wallace R. Hansen, Reuben Kachadoorian, Henry W. Coulter, Ralph R. Migliaccio, Roger M. Waller, Kirk W. Stanley, Richard W. Lemke, George Plafker, Edwin B. Eckel, and Lawrence R. Mayo
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- Chapter F : Effects of the earthquake of March 27, 1964 on the communities of Kodiak and nearby islands
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Abstract
This is the second in a series of six reports that the U.S. Geological Survey published on the results of a comprehensive geologic study that began, as a reconnaissance survey, within 24 hours after the March 27, 1964, Magnitude 9.2 Great Alaska Earthquake and extended, as detailed investigations, through several field seasons. The 1964 Great Alaska earthquake was the largest earthquake in the U.S. since 1700. Professional Paper 542, in 7 parts, describes the effects of the earthquake on Alaskan communities.
Suggested Citation
Hansen, W.R., Kachadoorian, R., Coulter, H., Migliaccio, R.R., Waller, R., Stanley, K.W., Lemke, R., Plafker, G., Eckel, E.B., Mayo, L.R., 1969, The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964: Effects on communities: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 542, 7 Chapters, https://doi.org/10.3133/pp542.
ISSN: 2330-7102 (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964: Effects on communities |
| Series title | Professional Paper |
| Series number | 542 |
| DOI | 10.3133/pp542 |
| Year Published | 1969 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Government Printing Office |
| Publisher location | Washington, DC |
| Contributing office(s) | Menlo ParkCalif. Office-Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 7 Chapters |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| City | Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak, Seward, Valdez, Whittier |
| Other Geospatial | Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound |