History: August 24 (#5)

History: August 24 (#5)
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August 24, 2014 A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989.

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On August 24, in the year 2014: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989. The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a region of California surrounding and including San Francisco Bay, and anchored by the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose.

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Why August 24, 2014 matters: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake s trikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: August 24, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes the San Francisco Bay Area; it is the largest in that area since 1989. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Area (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)