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Earthquakes--California
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 1868 Hayward Earthquake Alliance
Website for activities surrounding the "October 21, 2008 ... 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward [California] earthquake, which was the first great 'San Francisco earthquake' and one of the most damaging earthquakes in the nation's history." Features event listings, links to resources about the earthquake and the Hayward fault region, and details about the alliance and its meetings. http://1868alliance.org/ Topics: Geology Last updated Oct 22, 2007 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 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Panorama Photograph History Project
"Large panorama photograph of San Francisco on April 22, 1906," which was commissioned by the California Insurance Company, the only insurance company "to cover losses from the earthquake, even though it was not obligated to." Includes the image with and without identification labels and links. Also includes material about the provenance of this print of the photo. http://www.mirror-pole.com/sfeq/entry/sf_entry.html Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 3, 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 Before and After the Great Earthquake and Fire: Early Films of San Francisco, 1897-1916
Topics in this collection of twenty-six films include the 1906 earthquake, the Panama Pacific Exposition (1915), and a 1903 Chinese funeral. Searchable by keywords, and browsable by subject and film title. Also features brief information on early San Francisco history, an overview of America during the early nineteenth century, and selected bibliographies on San Francisco and early motion pictures. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/papr/sfhome.html Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Mar 22, 2006 Berkeley Seismological Laboratory
The Berkeley Seismological Laboratory conducts "geophysical monitoring, earthquake information dissemination, and education and outreach," with an emphasis on northern and central California. The site contains research reports; commentary on recent earthquakes; and weekly, monthly, and annual maps of seismicity. Includes links to related resources. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://seismo.berkeley.edu Topics: Geology Last updated Sep 13, 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 Earthquake Hazards Program: Northern California
Contains reports and maps of current and past seismic activity, a FAQ on earthquakes, a glossary, resources for teachers, hazard and preparedness information, and more. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated May 22, 2005 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 Faultline: Seismic Science at the Epicenter
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 Free Public Exhibit of Earthquake Engineering in San Francisco
Companion to an exhibit of earthquake engineering technology and testing for building construction and retrofitting. Includes images and video clips from the exhibit and a companion exhibit guide that discusses earthquake movement testing on models, unbraced cripple walls and anchorage of wood frame buildings, earthquake resistant concrete, and dampers. Presented by the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection and by the Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (CUREE). http://www.curee.org/projects/ce-museums/SF_exhibit/ Topics: Geology Last updated May 17, 2006 The Great 1906 Earthquake and Fire
Archive of materials on the April 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, including newspaper clippings, eyewitness accounts, police and fire department reports, engineering and scientific reports, and photos of earthquake damage and relief efforts. From the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco. http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/06.html Topics: Geology Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Information about this earthquake that hit at 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906. Includes information about the size of the quake, casualties and damage from the earthquake and fire, information about other notable quakes in the San Francisco Bay Area after 1906, and links to photo collections and eyewitness accounts. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php Topics: Geology Last updated Jan 5, 2007 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 The Great San Francisco Earthquake
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) American Experience program about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. Includes a transcript of the show, quake history quiz, photos, teacher's guide, short bibliography, and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/ Topics: Geology Last updated Apr 18, 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 Northern California Earthquake Data Center (NCEDC)
A searchable "collection of geophysical data, including earthquake catalogs, seismograms, GPS [global positioning system] observations, strain, creep, and tilt data," and SAR (synthetic aperture radar) data. Also features data covering all of California and the western United States. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ncedc.org/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Scientific Themes, Technology Last updated Dec 5, 2005 October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake
Background about the October 21, 1868, Hayward Fault earthquake, which, "because of its location in the heart of the [San Francisco] Bay Area ... and its magnitude, variously estimated as between 6.8 and 7.0, ... was one of the most destructive in California history." Provides explanations of the earthquake, shaking distribution maps (released in fall 2007), and general background about the Hayward fault. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1868/ Topics: Geology Last updated Oct 22, 2007 The San Andreas Fault
"Describes the nature, behavior, and earthquake history of this major fault system that extends from northern California to the Gulf of California." There are maps and photographs of the results of several quakes. The online version of a publication of the United States Geological Service (USGS). http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/earthq3/ Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Jan 22, 2003 San Francisco Bay Area Current Earthquake Map
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 Santa Barbara Earthquake History
This website "contains eyewitness accounts and historical photographs from notable damaging earthquakes that have occurred in or near Santa Barbara County, California. It also contains a catalog of all earthquakes that have been felt in the greater Santa Barbara region between 1800 and 1960." The notable earthquakes were in 1812, 1857, 1902, 1925, 1927, and 1978. From the Institute for Crustal Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://projects.crustal.ucsb.edu/sb_eqs/ Topics: Geology Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Seismic Hazard Zone Maps
Seismic hazard maps for selected quadrangles in southern and northern California. Areas covered include portions of Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Ventura counties with additional areas planned for later release. Maps show detailed images of areas which have the potential for liquefaction or other earthquake-induced ground displacement. Information on ordering paper copies of maps is also available. From the Division of Mines and Geology, Department of Conservation. http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/shzp/ Topics: Geology Last updated Jun 30, 2008 Southern California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC)
"Searchable archive of earthquake data for research in seismology and earthquake engineering." Includes specialized research tools, general earthquake information (recent earthquakes, earthquake preparedness, searchable earthquake archive, clickable map of the faults of southern California), stations and instrumentation, educational resources, and some historical material. Sponsored by the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and California Institute of Technology. http://www.data.scec.org/ Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Dec 26, 2003 Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN)
The California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN) is "a partnership among federal, state, and university agencies involved in California earthquake monitoring." The site provides data on recent earthquakes, weekly reports and commentary, a FAQ (featuring information on measuring earthquakes), and forecasts. Includes maps, photos, and information on the 350 stations that comprise the network. http://www.scsn.org/ Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Jun 2, 2006 |
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