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The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964: regional effects

January 1, 1966

This is the third in a series of six reports that the U.S. Geological Survey published on the results of a comprehensive geologic study that began, as a reconnaissance survey, within 24 hours after the March 27, 1964, Magnitude 9.2 Great Alaska Earthquake and extended, as detailed investigations, through several field seasons. The 1964 Great Alaska earthquake was the largest earthquake in the U.S. since 1700. Professional Paper 543, in 10 parts, describes the regional geologic effects.

Publication Year 1966
Title The Alaska earthquake, March 27, 1964: regional effects
DOI 10.3133/pp543
Authors David S. McCulloch, Samuel J. Tuthill, Wilson M. Laird, J. E. Case, D. F. Barnes, George Plafker, S. L. Robbins, Reuben Kachadoorian, Oscar J. Ferrians, Helen L. Foster, Thor N. V. Karlstrom, M. J. Kirkby, Anne V. Kirkby, Kirk W. Stanley
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Professional Paper
Series Number 543
Index ID pp543
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Menlo ParkCalif. Office-Earthquake Science Center