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San Francisco (Calif.) -- Earthquake and fire, 1906 -- Centennial celebrations, etc. 100 Years After the San Francisco Quake 
 Radio programs and associated material about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and how the next quake could affect the San Francisco Bay Area. Topics include rebuilding Chinatown after the quake, the art scene after the quake (such as a performance by Sarah Bernhardt a month after the quake and an outdoor concert by Louisa Tetrazzini in a rebuilt downtown in 1910), and eyewitness accounts. Includes links to related sites. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5337518 Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 17, 2006 1906 Earthquake Centennial
This site created for the 100-year anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire features animated ground motion simulation maps, earthquake intensity maps, computer animations of some San Francisco landmarks (such as the Golden Gate Bridge) shaking in a repeat of the 1906 earthquake, and current maps and information about the San Andreas and Hayward earthquake faults. Includes links to related sites. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/ Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 6, 2006 1906 Earthquake Centennial Alliance
The objective of this organization is to "use the centennial of the 1906 earthquake [in the San Francisco Bay Area] to highlight a century of progress in understanding earthquake hazards and reducing risks as well as to commemorate the cultural and social response to this historic event." The site features a speakers bureau, and information about activities, events, and exhibitions. Also includes links to related information. http://1906centennial.org/ Topics: Geology Last updated Jan 11, 2006 The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: 100 Years Later
Companion to a March 2006 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour program about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and related earthquake science developments. The site includes a map showing active earthquake faults in Northern California (with probabilities of major quakes in the next 30 years), photos of 1906 quake effects, an interactive feature "Will This Building Stand?" (for unreinforced masonry, residential wood frame, retrofitted wooden, and base isolation buildings), and a lesson plan. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/1906quake/ Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 3, 2006 Centennial of 1906
This page collects information about the April 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, and related 2006 centennial activities and exhibits from various departments and groups at the University of California, Berkeley. Features basic data and links to photographs and websites with material about the earthquake. From Berkeley Seismological Laboratory. http://seismo.berkeley.edu/1906/ Topics: Geology Last updated Mar 7, 2006 Facts for Features: 100th Anniversary: San Francisco Earthquake -- April 18 [2006]
This site compares population, housing, and employment data for San Francisco near the time of the 1906 earthquake and fire and 100 years later. For example, the site notes that in 1900 San Francisco was "the most populous in California and ninth most populous city nationwide," and as of 2004 "San Francisco was only the fourth most populous city in the state and the 14th most populous city nationwide." From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006580.html Topics: Geology Last updated Mar 28, 2006 The Great Quake 1906-2006
Series of articles looking back at the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, on its centennial in 2006. Features historic photos, an audio slide show, an interactive feature comparing the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes, a place to post and read personal earthquake experiences, a centennial events calendar, and links to related articles about earthquakes, fire fighting, and survival. From SFGate.com, the website of the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/greatquake/ Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 11, 2006 Guided by History: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire: Remember and Prepare
This blog from Wells Fargo Bank looks at a variety of topics related to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, including local commemorative events in 2006, disaster preparedness resources, and glimpses into the Wells Fargo historical archives. Includes links to sites related to preparedness, remembrance (including online and museum exhibits), and participation and volunteering. http://blog.wellsfargo.com/GuidedByHistory/ Topics: Geology Last updated Mar 28, 2006 |
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