History Quote by John McPhee
““Only once in the historical record has a jump on the San Andreas exceeded the jump of 1906. In 1857, near Tejon Pass outside Los Angeles, the two sides shifted thirty feet.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The River of Doubt by John McPhee, 1979
A rare large San Andreas earthquake occurred in 1857, surpassing the 1906 event.
In simple terms: 1857 quake was larger than 1906.
Key Takeaway
Study historical seismic events.
Themes
geology
history
earthquakes
Mood
informative
analytical
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- disaster preparedness
- historical research
Key Concepts
tectonic plates
seismic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this inform current earthquake preparedness?
- What lessons can be learned for modern infrastructure?
A Different Perspective
Historical records may be incomplete.
