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San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Probability Map – February 21, 2013.

Posted on February 21, 2013 by wfoster2011

February 21, 2013 – San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Probability Map: The California earthquake of April 18, 1906 (marked by the Green Line) struck at 5:12AM. It ruptured the northern most 296 miles (477 kilometers) of the San Andreas fault … Continue reading →

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The “Ring of Fire” Earthquake Map.

Posted on February 18, 2013 by wfoster2011

February 18, 2013 – The Pacific Ocean Ring of Fire: The “Ring of Fire” earthquake map is shown above. Over 80% of the worlds major earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis occur on the Ring of Fire. Subduction fault zones are also shown. These … Continue reading →

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Shock Waves

Posted on January 21, 2012 by wfoster2011

January 21, 2012 – Great Video of the 1906 San Francixco Earhtquake and Fire:  This 46-minute film includes dramatic historical footage, colorful animations, and interviews with earthquake experts. The catastrophe of the great 1906 quake spurred a century of progress … Continue reading →

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