The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco area on October 17, 1989, causing 63 deaths and $10 billion worth of damage. This book reviews existing research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it practical lessons that could be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. The volume contains seven keynote papers presented at a symposium on the earthquake and includes an overview written by the committee offering recommendations to improve seismic safety and earthquake awareness in parts of the country susceptible to earthquakes.
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Overview: Lessons and Recommendations from the Committee for the Symposium on Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake
- 1. Legacy of the Loma Prieta Earthquake: Challenges to Other Communities
- 2. The Geotechnical Aspects
- 3. Buildings
- 4. Emergency Preparedness and Response
- 5. Lifeline Perspective
- 6. Highway Bridges
- 7. Recovery, Mitigation, and Planning
- Appendix A: Symposium Presenters
- Appendix B: Symposium Agenda
- Appendix C: Attendees at the Symposium
- Appendix D: Biographical Sketches of the Members of the Committee on Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake