1964 Alaska earthquake

Second most powerful earthquake in recorded history

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The 1964 Alaska earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska earthquake and Good Friday earthquake, occurred at 5:36 PM AKST on Good Friday, March 27, 1964. Across south-central Alaska, ground fissures, collapsing structures, and tsunamis resulting from the earthquake caused about 139 deaths.

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Alaska Earthquake: Sirens BLAZE As 7.3-Magnitude Quake ROCKS Sand Point, Tsunami Warning STUNS U.S

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska's Sand Point coast at 12:37 a.m. local time, shaking the seismically volatile..

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1964 Alaska earthquake

Second most powerful earthquake in recorded history

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Alaska Earthquake: Sirens BLAZE As 7.3-Magnitude Quake ROCKS Sand Point, Tsunami Warning STUNS U.S

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