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Giant Earthquake Effects Reported Across Alaska
Geologists and surveyors described extensive land subsidence up to five feet over 35 000 square miles and possible larger areas. They charted shocks near Anchorages Prince William Sound with 60 events in 178 hours, noting ice cracking and widespread surface effects over 100 000 square miles. The epicenter appears just north of Prince William Sound and the finding was shared with the American Geophysical Union at a news conference.
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