During the Alaskan earthquake of 1964,the buildings that survived the best were made of wood.

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This is true. The Alaskan earthquake of 1964, also known as the Great Alaska earthquake, had a magnitude of 9.2 and was the most powerful earthquake in North American history. In the aftermath, it was found that wood-frame buildings, particularly those that were bolted to their foundations, fared much better than masonry buildings. This led to changes in building codes and construction practices in earthquake-prone areas.

During the Alaskan Earthquake of 1964,the Buildings That Survived the Best