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Plafker, George

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Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake October 17, 1989. Extension cracks in the Marina District of San Francisco formed by the lateral spreading of a liquefied sandy landfill. Figure 25, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1045.
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Peru Earthquake May 31, 1970. Nevados Hascaran, showing the area overrun by the upper part of the debris avalanche (outlined by dashed line): Moraines, M, below Glacier 511 and between Rio Shacsha and Quebrada Armapampa, and areas splattered by airborn mud and boulders. June-July 1970.
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Peru Earthquake May 31, 1970. Site of the Yungay plaza showing the remains of the cathedral walls and four palm trees buried to a depth of 5 meters. The ridge that was overtopped by the Yungay debris lobe is visible in the distance. The wreckage in the right middle ground consists of a smashed bus and truck. June-July 1970.
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Peru Earthquake May 31, 1970. Damage from the flood wave at the power company camp near Huallanca, which is visible in background. The wave, 20 meters deep at this point, swept away homes that formerly covered the level area in this view and deposited a layer of mud and rocks. The fence posts in the foreground are bent in the direction of the flow. June-July 1970.
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Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake October 17, 1989. Structures damaged in the Marina District of San Franciso. Damage due to ground failure of liquefied fill. Figure 24A, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1045.
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