The remains of the Cypress Freeway, which ran through the center of Oakland, following the San Francisco, or Loma Prieta, Earthquake of 1989. Although

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The remains of the Cypress Freeway, which ran through the center of Oakland, following the San Francisco, or Loma Prieta, Earthquake of 1989. Although the quake occurred in 1989, this portion of the Interstate freeway I-880 was not rebuilt and reopened until 1997. The freeway literally collapsed like a house of cards. Although the quake hit at 5:04 on a weekday, amazing only 42 people were buried and killed by the falling roadway.

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Size: 5420px × 3620px
Location: Oakland, California
Photo credit: © Stephen Jaffe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -880, 1989, earthquake, francisco, highway, loma, prieta, san