Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

by National Research Council, Natl Res Coun, Geotechnical National Research Council

Book Overview

The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco area on October 17, 1989, causing 63 deaths and $10 billion worth of damage. This book reviews existing research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it practical lessons that could be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. The volume contains seven keynote papers presented at a symposium on the earthquake and includes an overview written by the committee offering recommendations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309050308
• ISBN13: 9780309050302
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"