Disaster Preparedness - USA (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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Which two tectonic plates meet at the San Andreas Fault?
Which two tectonic plates meet at the San Andreas Fault?
North American & Pacific Plates
What is the key characteristic of the middle section of the San Andreas Fault?
What is the key characteristic of the middle section of the San Andreas Fault?
It's a 'creeping' section with gradual movement
Why is the southern section of the San Andreas Fault the most concerning?
Why is the southern section of the San Andreas Fault the most concerning?
No major earthquake for 150 years
What magnitude was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
What magnitude was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake?
7.8 on the Richter Scale
What magnitude was the 1994 Northridge earthquake?
What magnitude was the 1994 Northridge earthquake?
6.7 on the Richter Scale
How much economic damage did the Northridge earthquake cause?
How much economic damage did the Northridge earthquake cause?
$40 billion
How many people were killed in the 1994 Northridge earthquake?
How many people were killed in the 1994 Northridge earthquake?
33 people
When is 'The Big One' predicted to occur?
When is 'The Big One' predicted to occur?
Within the next 30 years
What magnitude is 'The Big One' expected to be?
What magnitude is 'The Big One' expected to be?
7.8 on the Richter Scale
How much more powerful will 'The Big One' be compared to the Northridge earthquake?
How much more powerful will 'The Big One' be compared to the Northridge earthquake?
Approximately 10 times more powerful