De aardbeving van San Francisco by Hugo de Vries
"De aardbeving van San Francisco" by Prof. Dr. Hugo de Vries is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the catastrophic earthquake that struck San Francisco, delving into its causes, the resulting devastation, and the geological implications of the event. It examines the distinction between the immediate damage from the earthquake itself and the subsequent destruction caused by fires, as well as discussing the factors that
contributed to the varying levels of damage across different building types and locations. The opening of the text vividly describes the aftermath of the earthquake, offering a detailed view of the ruins visible from a ferry crossing the bay. It outlines the direct impact of the tremors against the fires that ravaged the city, with specific attention to the structural integrity of different types of buildings. As the narrative progresses, it transitions into a more scientific analysis, detailing the geological factors that led to the earthquake and the subsequent scientific investigations initiated to study its effects. The author presents observations from a field trip along the fault line, emphasizing the intricacies of the geological shifts caused by the quake and their implications for future constructions. This analytical approach sets the stage for discussions on building practices that could mitigate damage in the event of future seismic activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title |
De aardbeving van San Francisco De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18221 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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