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Earthquakes -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area

Faultline: Seismic Science at the Epicenter view detail comment email this

This 2006 exhibit looks at earthquakes in the San Francisco Bay Area, including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Features material on the basics of earthquake science and on damage control (prediction, engineering, and retrofitting), a timeline of major San Francisco area quakes (back to 1808), graphics and photos, activities, and links to related websites. From the Exploratorium.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/faultline/
Topics: Geology

Last updated Mar 21, 2006


Guided by History: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire: Remember and Prepare view detail comment email this

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


San Francisco Bay Area Current Earthquake Map view detail comment email this

Map and data on the most recent earthquake activity in the region. From the U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA.
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Maps/SF_Bay.html
Topics: Geography, Geology

Last updated Dec 18, 2002





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