Alaska Earthquake Quiz

What year did the Alaska earthquake take place?

• 1960

• 1964

• 1972

• 1989

What caused the Alaska earthquake?

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor impact

• A megathrust along the tectonic plates

• A collapse of an underground cavern

What was the magnitude of the Alaska earthquake?

• 7.8

• 8.2

• 9.2

• 10.0

How long did the earthquake last?

• 30 seconds

• About 1 minute

• More than 4 minutes

• Nearly 10 minutes

Which city suffered the most damage from the earthquake?

• Juneau

• Anchorage

• Fairbanks

• Sitka

What major natural disaster followed the earthquake?

• A tornado

• A massive wildfire

• A tsunami

• A landslide

How did the people of Alaska react to the disaster?

• Many evacuated quickly and helped rebuild

• Most people ignored warnings and stayed home

• They relied only on outside help for recovery

• The government refused to provide aid

Which group of people was affected the most in the coastal areas?

• Scientists

• Tourists

• Fishermen and indigenous communities

• Military personnel

How did the earthquake change the landscape?

• Large areas sank or rose dramatically

• It created a new river system

• It caused a volcanic eruption

• It dried up major lakes

What was one of the biggest challenges in the aftermath of the earthquake?

• Finding shelter for the displaced people

• Protecting people from wild animals

• Preventing forest fires

• Stopping a second earthquake