• January 17, 1994, 4:31 AM
• Northridge California
• 6.7 Magnitude, lasted about 10 to 20 seconds
It is considered the worst earthquake since the San Fernando earthquake in 1971. The earthquake destroyed many overpasses and triggered many landslides in the mointain area. The Antelope Vallet Freeway fell onto the Golden State Freeway and then both parts collapsed. It caused billions of dollars in damages.
It was recorded that 54 people died and 9000 people were injured. The reason for the low number for casualties is that it was 4 in the morning, so everyone was at home asleep. Unfortunately, many houses were burned down and some people were trapped underneath the rubble that was once their homes. There was this one case where this pregnant woman was trapped in her house and she was freed by the police but her four year old daughter was crushed to death under the house.
Its funny that i've never heard of this earthquake before. I mean as big and disaterous it was. I watched this news clip that showed all the damage that the quake caused and it looked horrible. I mean that poor little kid being crushed to death, probably was sleeping soundly in their bed. I feel really bad. It just sucks because you can't control when an earthquake or any other natural disaster is gong to happen. Its the thought, that anything can happen at anytime that makes you want to cherish every moment we have and enjoy it.
• Northridge California
• 6.7 Magnitude, lasted about 10 to 20 seconds
It is considered the worst earthquake since the San Fernando earthquake in 1971. The earthquake destroyed many overpasses and triggered many landslides in the mointain area. The Antelope Vallet Freeway fell onto the Golden State Freeway and then both parts collapsed. It caused billions of dollars in damages.
It was recorded that 54 people died and 9000 people were injured. The reason for the low number for casualties is that it was 4 in the morning, so everyone was at home asleep. Unfortunately, many houses were burned down and some people were trapped underneath the rubble that was once their homes. There was this one case where this pregnant woman was trapped in her house and she was freed by the police but her four year old daughter was crushed to death under the house.
Its funny that i've never heard of this earthquake before. I mean as big and disaterous it was. I watched this news clip that showed all the damage that the quake caused and it looked horrible. I mean that poor little kid being crushed to death, probably was sleeping soundly in their bed. I feel really bad. It just sucks because you can't control when an earthquake or any other natural disaster is gong to happen. Its the thought, that anything can happen at anytime that makes you want to cherish every moment we have and enjoy it.
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