SF Gate: Earthquakes

Chances are good that another massive quake as strong as the 1989 Loma Prieta temblor (above) will rock the Bay Area. To help you prepare for the next big shake, check out the Quake Kit, Do's and don'ts, and tips on making your home safe.

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Web Resources

Association of Bay Area Governments

National Earthquake Information Center

Report A Quake

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Local Quakes - Live Map

Do's, Don'ts

Make A Preparedness Kit

Home Safety

Community Info, Resources

Tremblor Trivia

Photo Special:
1906, 1989 quakes in pictures.

Video: Quakes, simulations

Maps:
Bay Area Fault Lines
SF Seizmic Zones

Quake scientists:
Big One likely by 2032. (04/22/03)

Memories of `06 prove unshakable
Survivors gather in S.F. for celebration. (04/19/03)

S.F. leader in disaster preparedness
But many residents don't have evacuation plans. (03/03/03)

Quake maps show shaky East Bay soil
Risk of 'liquefaction' in north Alameda County. (02/21/03)

The X's have had it
Seismic work will alter appearance of landmark skyscraper. (02/11/03)

A Sticky Fix
Epoxy ends unsightly retrofits. (06/03/00)

1989 Loma Prieta
Retrospective 10 yrs. later. (10/12/99)

1906: The Great Quake
Death of the imperial city. (04/18/99)

Global Seismic Threat
Scientists map out hazard levels. (12/15/99)

SF Gate: Special: Earthquakes