The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. with a population of 2.5 million. Some 23,000 people were reported dead and 77,000 wounded. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless. 40% of the national hospital infrastructure was destroyed.The MAGNITUDE was 7.5
Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. ALEXIA HIDALGO 5C :D
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands of people were left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.23,000 people were reported dead. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless.
It was in February 4,1976 at 3:01 am with a magnitud of 7.5 . there was a lot of damage mostly in Izabal. 23,000 fatalies ,homeless and 76,000 injures .Most of the houses were destroyed especially the adove ones. Some people get without electricity.In conclusion the earthquakes make a lot of damage.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake was recorded on Wednesday, February 4, 1976 at 3:01:43 .The quake had a magnitude of 7.5 degrees on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers,The effects were devastating earthquake. Approximately 23,000 people died, 76,000 were injured and more than 1 million people homeless.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.The most heavily affected area covered some 30,000 km², with a population of 2.5 million.Very soon after the earthquake, the then president Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García invited most of the foreign ambassadors to tour the affected regions by helicopter, which prompted them to quickly ask for help in their home countries.
In the very early morning of February 4, 1976, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake levels much of Guatemala City, killing 23,000 people and leaving one million others homeless.
It was 3:04 a.m. when the first large tremor, centered six miles under the Earth's surface 120 miles northwest of Guatemala City, struck. The quake was the result of a clash between the Caribbean and North American plates on the Motagua Fault. In a matter of minutes, about one third of the city was destroyed. All over the city, sleeping residents were crushed and killed when their weak adobe homes collapsed on top of them.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43).First reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake investigation team in Guatemala identified the Motagua fault as the main cause of the major (magnitude 7.5) earthquake of February 4, 1976. The fault runs roughly east-west from a point about 15 miles (25 kilometers) north of Guatemala City eastward probably as far as Puerto Barrios near the Gulf of Honduras.
Early morning of February 4, 1976, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake levels much of Guatemala City, killing 23,000 people and leaving one million others homeless. There were towns completely destroyed on the south east side of Guatemala known as “El Oriente” but the earthquake affected central, east and west side of the country. It was 3:04 a.m. when the first large tremor, centered six miles under the Earth's surface 120 miles northwest of Guatemala City, struck. The quake was the result of a clash between the Caribbean and North American plates on the Motagua Fault. In a matter of minutes, about one third of the city was destroyed. All over the city, sleeping residents were crushed and killed when their weak adobe homes collapsed on top of them.
The quake had a magnitude of 7.5 degrees on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers. In a few seconds a third of the capital was reduced to rubble and thousands of buildings collapsed. The effects were devastating earthquake. Approximately 23,000 people died, 76,000 were injured and more than 1 million people were left home.2 The earthquake occurred at night when most people were sleeping inside their homes. The epicenter was located near the town of Los Amates in the eastern part of the Motagua Fault, one transformant fails forming tectonic boundary between the North American plate and the Caribbean plate. The main quake lasted 39 seconds, and caused a visible break about 230 km along the Motagua fault.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43 UTC-6). It was a 7.5.Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.
Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days. It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01The most heavily affected area covered some 30,000 km², with a population of 2.5 million. Some 23,000 people were reported dead and 77,000 wounded. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless. 40% of the national hospital infrastructure was destroyed, while other health facilities also suffered substantial damage.
The earthquake of Guatemala in 1976 occured on February 4, at 3:00 in the morning. It was of 7.5 magnitude. It killed 23,000 people and left one million others homeless. Many of the houses that were destroyed were made of weak adobe. It was very difficult to get help because the roads and bridges were very damaged. The U.S. Air Force assisted by airlifting food and medicine to different parts of the country.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43 UTC-6). It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.[1]
Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.
The main shock was followed by thousands of aftershocks, some of the larger ones causing additional damage and loss of life.[2]
On February 4, 1976, at the morning, Guatemala had a 7.5 Mw earthquake. It was very strong and it killed a lot of people (around 23,000). This earthquake was very powerful and the reason why it killed so many people was most of all because the houses were built with adobe and without pillars.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. with a population of 2.5 million. This earthquake was very powerful and the reason why it killed so many people was most of all because the houses were built with adobe and without pillars.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time . It was a 7.5 earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal. Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days. The main shock was followed by thousands of aftershocks, some of the larger ones causing additional damage and loss of life.
It was on Guatemala February 4, 1976 it was so desaster because many people die and stay without home. It was dangerus because Guatemala dosent habe a safety plan
The most destructive earthquake in recent Guatemalan history was on 4th Febuary 1976 at 3:01 am local time, with a magnitude of 7.5M was centered about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City. This shallow-focus earthquake, originating from the Motagua Fault. The epicenter of the main shock was at Los Amates, south of Lake Izabal. The death toll has reached more than 23,000 and thousands have been injured, leaving damages estimated in 1,000 millions of dollars. Most adobe type structures in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed, leaving one million homeless, that is one sixth the popularion of the country. Transportation was impeded by the many landslides occurring in the area. Food and water supplies were severely reduced. Some of the areas were without electricity and communication for days.
Guatemala is in constant earthquake activity. However, there are some earthquakes that are more notable due to the damage they´ve caused.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 3:01am local time. It was a 7.5 magnitude centered in the Motagua fault , about 160 km northeast of Guatemala city. They were 23,000 people death and 76,000 injured, also many homeless people.
The earthquake of Guatemala in 1976 occured on February 4, at 3:00 in the morning. It was of 7.5 magnitude. It killed 23,000 people and left one million others homeless. Many of the houses that were destroyed were made of weak adobe. It was very difficult to get help because the roads and bridges were very damaged. The U.S. Air Force assisted by airlifting food and medicine to different parts of the country.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time It was a 7.5 magnitude 23,000 people die an 76,000 we're hurt and 3,750,000 were injured many people stay homeless an some areas were without electricity and communication for days
it was february 4, 1976 it was a 7.5 magnitud. 20000 people dead aproximately. it was at night and most of the people were asleep and some of them didnt felt the earthquake and died by getting stocked between the roof and the floor. In the case of my family nothing happened to their house just a scratch on the dinning room and the slept on tent over 1 month because there were many smallquakes.
Maximum seismic intensity (MM IX) was located in the Mixco area, some sections of Guatemala City and in Gualán. A seismic intensity of MM VI covered an area of 33,000 km².[1] Liquefaction and sand boils were observed in several locations with high seismic intensity. The main quake activated secondary fault zones, including the Mixco fault, located in a densely populated area just north-west of Guatemala City. Jose Leon
The most destructive earthquake in recent Guatemalan history was on 4th Febuary 1976 at 3:01 am local time, with a magnitude of 7.5M was centered about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City. This shallow-focus earthquake, originating from the Motagua Fault. The epicenter of the main shock was at Los Amates, south of Lake Izabal. The death toll has reached more than 23,000 and thousands have been injured, leaving damages estimated in 1,000 millions of dollars. Most adobe type structures in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed, leaving one million homeless, that is one sixth the popularion of the country. Food and water supplies were severely reduced.
It was in Guatemala February 4, 1976 it was so desaster because many people die and stay without home. It was very dangerous because Guatemala dosen't have a safety plan.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. with a population of 2.5 million. Some 23,000 people were reported dead and 77,000 wounded. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless. 40% of the national hospital infrastructure was destroyed.The MAGNITUDE was 7.5
ReplyDeleteCities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep.
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The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands of people were left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.23,000 people were reported dead. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless.
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It was in February 4,1976 at 3:01 am with a magnitud of 7.5 . there was a lot of damage mostly in Izabal. 23,000 fatalies ,homeless and 76,000 injures .Most of the houses were destroyed especially the adove ones. Some people get without electricity.In conclusion the earthquakes make a lot of damage.
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The 1976 Guatemala earthquake was recorded on Wednesday, February 4, 1976 at 3:01:43 .The quake had a magnitude of 7.5 degrees on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers,The effects were devastating earthquake. Approximately 23,000 people died, 76,000 were injured and more than 1 million people homeless.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.The most heavily affected area covered some 30,000 km², with a population of 2.5 million.Very soon after the earthquake, the then president Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García invited most of the foreign ambassadors to tour the affected regions by helicopter, which prompted them to quickly ask for help in their home countries.
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In the very early morning of February 4, 1976, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake levels much of Guatemala City, killing 23,000 people and leaving one million others homeless.
ReplyDeleteIt was 3:04 a.m. when the first large tremor, centered six miles under the Earth's surface 120 miles northwest of Guatemala City, struck. The quake was the result of a clash between the Caribbean and North American plates on the Motagua Fault. In a matter of minutes, about one third of the city was destroyed. All over the city, sleeping residents were crushed and killed when their weak adobe homes collapsed on top of them.
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The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43).First reports from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake investigation team in Guatemala identified the Motagua fault as the main cause of the major (magnitude 7.5) earthquake of February 4, 1976.
ReplyDeleteThe fault runs roughly east-west from a point about 15 miles (25 kilometers) north of Guatemala City eastward probably as far as Puerto Barrios near the Gulf of Honduras.
Early morning of February 4, 1976, a 7.5-magnitude earthquake levels much of Guatemala City, killing 23,000 people and leaving one million others homeless. There were towns completely destroyed on the south east side of Guatemala known as “El Oriente” but the earthquake affected central, east and west side of the country. It was 3:04 a.m. when the first large tremor, centered six miles under the Earth's surface 120 miles northwest of Guatemala City, struck. The quake was the result of a clash between the Caribbean and North American plates on the Motagua Fault. In a matter of minutes, about one third of the city was destroyed. All over the city, sleeping residents were crushed and killed when their weak adobe homes collapsed on top of them.
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The quake had a magnitude of 7.5 degrees on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers. In a few seconds a third of the capital was reduced to rubble and thousands of buildings collapsed. The effects were devastating earthquake. Approximately 23,000 people died, 76,000 were injured and more than 1 million people were left home.2 The earthquake occurred at night when most people were sleeping inside their homes. The epicenter was located near the town of Los Amates in the eastern part of the Motagua Fault, one transformant fails forming tectonic boundary between the North American plate and the Caribbean plate. The main quake lasted 39 seconds, and caused a visible break about 230 km along the Motagua fault.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43 UTC-6). It was a 7.5.Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.
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Cities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days. It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. THE magnitud was 7.5.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01The most heavily affected area covered some 30,000 km², with a population of 2.5 million. Some 23,000 people were reported dead and 77,000 wounded. Approximately 258,000 houses were destroyed, leaving about 1.2 million people homeless. 40% of the national hospital infrastructure was destroyed, while other health facilities also suffered substantial damage.
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it occurs in 1976 at 3:00am: The magnitud was of 7.5 in the Motagua Fault.There were aproximately 23,000 people death and 76,000 were injure.
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That earthquake was the most destructive of Guatemala´s history. It happen on 1976 at 3:01 p.m. The magnitude was of 7.5
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The earthquake was 7.5, the earthquake struck during the morningApproximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless.
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The earthquake of Guatemala in 1976 occured on February 4, at 3:00 in the morning. It was of 7.5 magnitude. It killed 23,000 people and left one million others homeless. Many of the houses that were destroyed were made of weak adobe. It was very difficult to get help because the roads and bridges were very damaged. The U.S. Air Force assisted by airlifting food and medicine to different parts of the country.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time (09:01:43 UTC-6). It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.[1]
ReplyDeleteCities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.
The main shock was followed by thousands of aftershocks, some of the larger ones causing additional damage and loss of life.[2]
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On February 4, 1976, at the morning, Guatemala had a 7.5 Mw earthquake. It was very strong and it killed a lot of people (around 23,000). This earthquake was very powerful and the reason why it killed so many people was most of all because the houses were built with adobe and without pillars.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time. with a population of 2.5 million. This earthquake was very powerful and the reason why it killed so many people was most of all because the houses were built with adobe and without pillars.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time . It was a 7.5 earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault, about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The quake's hypocenter was located at a depth of 5 km near the town of Los Amates in the department of Izabal.
ReplyDeleteCities throughout the country suffered damage, and most adobe type houses in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed. The earthquake struck during the early morning (at 3:01 am, local time) when most people were asleep. This contributed to the high death toll of 23,000. Approximately 76,000 were injured, and many thousands left homeless. Some of areas went without electricity and communications for days.
The main shock was followed by thousands of aftershocks, some of the larger ones causing additional damage and loss of life.
It was on Guatemala February 4, 1976 it was so desaster because many people die and stay without home. It was dangerus because Guatemala dosent habe a safety plan
ReplyDeleteThe earthquake was February 4 1976 the earhquake has magnitude was 7.5 Richter scale
ReplyDeleteIn 1967 the eartquake in guatemala destructive alot of buildings and homes.it was of 7.5magnes.
ReplyDeleteThe most destructive earthquake in recent Guatemalan history was on 4th Febuary 1976 at 3:01 am local time, with a magnitude of 7.5M was centered about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City.
ReplyDeleteThis shallow-focus earthquake, originating from the Motagua Fault. The epicenter of the main shock was at Los Amates, south of Lake Izabal. The death toll has reached more than 23,000 and thousands have been injured, leaving damages estimated in 1,000 millions of dollars. Most adobe type structures in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed, leaving one million homeless, that is one sixth the popularion of the country. Transportation was impeded by the many landslides occurring in the area. Food and water supplies were severely reduced. Some of the areas were without electricity and communication for days.
Guatemala is in constant earthquake activity. However, there are some earthquakes that are more notable due to the damage they´ve caused.
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 3:01am local time. It was a 7.5 magnitude centered in the Motagua fault , about 160 km northeast of Guatemala city. They were 23,000 people death and 76,000 injured, also many homeless people.
ReplyDeleteThe earthquake of Guatemala in 1976 occured on February 4, at 3:00 in the morning. It was of 7.5 magnitude. It killed 23,000 people and left one million others homeless. Many of the houses that were destroyed were made of weak adobe. It was very difficult to get help because the roads and bridges were very damaged. The U.S. Air Force assisted by airlifting food and medicine to different parts of the country.
ReplyDeleteThe 1976 Guatemala earthquake struck on February 4, 1976 at 03:01:43 local time It was a 7.5 magnitude 23,000 people die an 76,000 we're hurt and 3,750,000 were injured many people stay homeless an some areas were without electricity and communication for days
ReplyDeleteit was february 4, 1976 it was a 7.5 magnitud. 20000 people dead aproximately. it was at night and most of the people were asleep and some of them didnt felt the earthquake and died by getting stocked between the roof and the floor. In the case of my family nothing happened to their house just a scratch on the dinning room and the slept on tent over 1 month because there were many smallquakes.
ReplyDeleteMaximum seismic intensity (MM IX) was located in the Mixco area, some sections of Guatemala City and in Gualán. A seismic intensity of MM VI covered an area of 33,000 km².[1] Liquefaction and sand boils were observed in several locations with high seismic intensity. The main quake activated secondary fault zones, including the Mixco fault, located in a densely populated area just north-west of Guatemala City.
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The most destructive earthquake in recent Guatemalan history was on 4th Febuary 1976 at 3:01 am local time, with a magnitude of 7.5M was centered about 160 km northeast of Guatemala City.
ReplyDeleteThis shallow-focus earthquake, originating from the Motagua Fault. The epicenter of the main shock was at Los Amates, south of Lake Izabal. The death toll has reached more than 23,000 and thousands have been injured, leaving damages estimated in 1,000 millions of dollars. Most adobe type structures in the outlying areas of Guatemala City were completely destroyed, leaving one million homeless, that is one sixth the popularion of the country. Food and water supplies were severely reduced.
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It was in Guatemala February 4, 1976 it was so desaster because many people die and stay without home. It was very dangerous because Guatemala dosen't have a safety plan.
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