A summary of what was learned from a great earthquake about the bearing of geologic and hydrologic conditions on its effects, and about the scientific investigations needed to prepare for future earthquakes.

A description of the property damage and loss of life due to earth-quake induced seismic sea waves and regional tectonic subsidence at Kodiak and nearby communities.

An introduction to the story of a great earthquake--its geologic setting and effects, the field investigations, and the public and private reconstruction efforts.