Earthquakes

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1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake Images

Compare the 1908 earthquake to images of a "recent" earthquake in the same area.  learn more

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Did You Feel It?

Did You Feel It allows those in the vicinity of an earthquake to help scientists identify the strength and reach of the quake.  learn more

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Earthquake Hazards Program

USGS' Earthquake Hazards Program displays real time maps of earthquake epicenters in the U.S. and world wide. You'll also find maps and articles and more.  learn more

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Earthquakes for Kids

Earthquakes for Kids is part of an extensive set of U.S. Geological Survey resources for students and teachers.  learn more

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Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-New England

The Ocean Science Education Institute illustrates the link between two powerful natural forces, earthquakes and tsunamis.  learn more

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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire

The impact of the San Francisco earthquake in 1906 was the first national disaster of its scope recorded through photography.  learn more

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Understanding Earthquakes

Understanding Earthquakes, from U.C. Santa Barbra, includes first-hand accounts of earthquakes by classic writers, an Earthquake Globe plotting earthquakes for a 5 year period, and animations of each stage in an earthquake. The animation give an earthquake a "happening" flavor and clarify the process probably better than still images would.  learn more