Loma Prieta Earthquake: The Bay [Deep Dive] - October 17th, 2026

Podcast: Neural Newscast · Neural Newscast

Opublikowano: 2026-10-17

On October 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the San Francisco and Monterey Bay regions, forever changing the way we understand seismic hazards. The Loma Prieta earthquake was the strongest to hit the area since 1906, resulting in 63 deaths and billions in damages. This episode of Deep Dive examines the structural failures of the Cypress Street Viaduct and the Bay Bridge, which led to a new era of engineering and disaster preparedness. We also celebrate the birthdays of three cultural giants: screen legend Rita Hayworth, astronaut Mae Jemison, and the record-breaking rapper Eminem. Finally, we recount the strange tragedy of the 1814 London...