Earthquake

Synopsis

Using previously unseen footage of the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, shows what happened in the first moments after the earthquake struck and asks if such catastrophes can be predicted. In 15 seconds northern California suffered £6 billion in damage and 62 people died.

Series

World of the National Geographic, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

out of distribution; 1993 sale: £20.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Broadcast on ITV on 17 October 1991.

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

California; earthquakes; seismology

Credits

Contributor

Paul Cleary

Production Company

Name

Central Independent Television

Notes

use Carlton UK Television

Sponsor

Name

National Geographic Society, www.nationalgeogeographic.com

Notes

Videos distributed in the UK by Quadrant Video (7/00)

Distributor

Name

Carlton UK Television Ltd

Web

http://www.carlton.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0115 986 3322

Fax

0115 964 5202

Address

Video Resources Unit
East Midlands TV Centre
Lenton Lane
Nottingham
NG7 2NA