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Earthquake Park in Anchorage is an area of land, approx. 20-30 acres that was set aside after the Good Friday Earthquake of 1964 to illustrate the power of the quake. The land nearby is very flat and is composed of glacial silt. The Good Friday quake measured 9.4 on the Richter scale and if I am not mistaken is the most powerful quake ever recorded in North America. It was said in Anchorage that during the quake the ground becme like quick sand and began swallowing up heavy objects. I made an effort to photograph this incredible landscape but found it difficult to find a perspective for my camera to illustrate the roll of the land. I would stand on the edge of a 10' to 15' drop and photograph across the way and the visual would only give you from one big ground roll across a series of smaller rolls to the next big one. Most of what you will get in this treatsie is a verbal teaser and a "if you ever find yourself near the Anchorage Airport check it out yourself." I do have a good excuse as my attempts at photodocumentation were cut short by a moose and her calf as you can see in the Moose TR. For what they are worth here are a few of my photos.  Keep in mind that this land was pancake flat before the quake.    The park is a labrynth of dirt nature trails and paved pathways. The park provides habitat to a variety of joggers, bikers, skate boarders and casual day hikers and a few moose. It is a great way to shake off the travel dust of a flight into Anchorage or as a last minute must do before flying out and is a great way to spend a couple of hours exploring. Here is a link to some pics and factoids on the quake. http://www.vibrationdata.com/earthquakes/alaska.htm --------------------------------------------------------
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