Posted by: AKSAR
Northridge Earthquake was twenty years ago. - 01/18/14 08:48 PM
The Atlantic has an interesting photo retrospective of the Northridge Earthquake, which happened on January 17, 1994.
As is usually the case in big quakes, the degree of damage depends on many factors, and can vary widely. Construction techniques play a big role. So does the ground things are built on. Secondary damage, such as fires from ruptured gas lines, can be severe. Some fatalities were probably due to it happening at night.
In 1994, California was probably better able to withstand an earthquake than most parts of the country.
As is usually the case in big quakes, the degree of damage depends on many factors, and can vary widely. Construction techniques play a big role. So does the ground things are built on. Secondary damage, such as fires from ruptured gas lines, can be severe. Some fatalities were probably due to it happening at night.
In 1994, California was probably better able to withstand an earthquake than most parts of the country.