jjares reviewed The 1989 Bay Area Earthquake: The Story of San Francisco?s Second Deadliest Earthquake on + 3264 more book reviews
While millions of people were watching the Oakland Athletics play the San Francisco Giants in the World Series (October 17, 1989), a 6.9 on the Richter Scale registered in the Bay Area. After the fires were over, more than sixty people died. This made the 1989 earthquake the deadliest since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
I didn't remember reading about the 1989 earthquake, so this was an interesting overview of a traumatic time for the West Coast. I liked the explanation of how building codes were changed after the 1906 earthquake and other remedies created so there was sufficient water for firefighting.
The author gave quotes from people who had experienced the quakes, fires, and aftermath. This gave a strong sense of what life was like for those affected. The photos were extraordinary and helped explain so much about the tragedy.
I didn't remember reading about the 1989 earthquake, so this was an interesting overview of a traumatic time for the West Coast. I liked the explanation of how building codes were changed after the 1906 earthquake and other remedies created so there was sufficient water for firefighting.
The author gave quotes from people who had experienced the quakes, fires, and aftermath. This gave a strong sense of what life was like for those affected. The photos were extraordinary and helped explain so much about the tragedy.
