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This aerial view shows the effects of compression by movement of unconsolidated stream bank material on the railroad. Longitudinal compression dislodged the wooded railroad bridge superstructure from the substructure. Two and one-half years and $22 million were required to repair the damage to the railway system. Image Credit: University of Colorado at Boulder March 28, 1964 Prince William Sound USA earthquake and tsunami The earthquake was one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded on the North American Continent. It was a magnitude 8.4 earthquake, felt over 500,000 square miles. This great earthquake and ensuing tsunami took 125 lives (tsunami 110, earthquake 15). Event Data:
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