1989 Loma Prieta earthquake Essays

The House of the Spirits is about Clara's family: Esteban Trueba, whom she marries, a traditionalist senator, dictator, and male-controlled head of family; Bianca, their daughter; and Alba, their granddaughter. The historical references in Allende's novel are particularly strong; some of her characters describe real Chilean figures. The Candidate/President is, of course, Allende's uncle, Salvador Allende. The family itself is symbolic of the nation, as Earle shows that the del Valle-Trueba family

people. All 63 people had mothers, fathers, and family. It was no one's fault. There was no one to blame. The earthquake happened with no warning and there was nothing that anyone could have done to stop it (Thompson). It would cost up to ten billion dollars to repair the physical damage (Montgomery). Although, no amount of money could repair the loss of friends and family. The earthquake brought the whole community together immediately. Kathy ran over to the neighbors to see if her son was okay

The Loma Prieta Earthquake has played a significant role in shaping the San Francisco Bay area. It has helped bring awareness to the potential dangers an earthquake could cause. On October 17, 1989, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattled along the San Andreas fault line through the San Francisco Bay area. It killed over 67 people and caused about 3,800 injuries. My father was a police officer in the city Salinas, which was directly affected by the quake. His job played a major role in keeping the

U.S. history, The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, set the stage for understanding earths forces and how to handle them effectively. San Francisco's transformation into a destroyed city, effective response to wide-spread disaster, and expensive reconstruction were all hurtles for the city to climb back to its previous economic power. Despite these challenges, San Francisco was able to rebuild itself into an even greater and more advanced power. The 1906 earthquake gave way to developments that continue

Visit Some Forts Fort Point National Park - This historic park was a fortress for military forces defending the San Francisco Bay from enemies during from the Gold Rush Era through to World War II. Fort Ross State Historic Park - This fort has been a settlement for Indians and Russians who migrated from Europe. Some other forts worth mentioning are Battery Russell, Battery Townsley, Fort Cronkhite, and the Nike Missile Site Museum from the Cold War in the Marin Headlands. Fishing Some of the