CLIP 5722
1989 Santa Cruz, California, Earthquake
Key Info
- 1989 Santa Cruz, California, Earthquake
- Duration: 03:22
- News footage and eye witness accounts of events surrounding the 1989 Santa Cruz earthquake. Graphic diagrams provide further explanation.
- Subject:
Geography
Topic:Natural Hazards: Tectonic Activity
- Keywords: earthquake, San Andreas Fault, California, geography, plates, mantle, convection, tectonics, Santa Cruz earthquake
Ideas for use in class
- Two eye witnesses recount their experiences alongside genuine news footage from the time. This is a rich case study. Useful for a lesson on the general causes of earthquake hazards.
Background details
- Clip language : English
- Aspect ratio : 16x9
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