what chjaracteristics saved the golden gate bridge from the eartquake of 1986?

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what chjaracteristics saved the golden gate bridge from the eartquake of 1986?

2007-01-27 09:23:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jovian L 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco

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There was no major earthquake in 1986!

2007-01-27 09:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

The fact that it is a suspension bridge is one huge factor. It is built to sway when absolutely necessary. Not sure what other features it has, that's something to google.

2007-01-27 17:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

do you mean the loma prieta quake in 1989? The bridge is a suspension style bridge which is designed to sway.

2007-01-28 20:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is a suspension bridge, so it is more flexible.

2007-01-27 17:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by 1614 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋