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S & T - Earth Science
(Seismology)
History
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake Compared
to Loma Prieta
Even if you aren't a seismologist, this comparison of seismograms from both the 1906 and
1989 San Francisco earthquakes makes it pretty clear that the Loma Prieta earthquake was
the lesser event.
Central U.S. Earthquake
History
The West Coast isn't the only part of the United States that is at significant risk for
earthquakes. Take a look at this history of the New Madrid earthquakes in the Mississippi
River Valley and imagine how New Orleans would fare.
Earthquake
Images of Kobe City
While this gallery of photographs from the 1995 earthquake that devastated Kobe, Japan,
won't win any design contests, the images of the destruction wrought by the quake speak
for themselves.
January 17, 1995 Kobe
Earthquake, The
The report posted on this page by the EQE Corporation accesses the damage of one of the
costliest natural disasters in history. The reading is a little dry, but the subject
matter is dramatic enough on its own.
Loma Prieta Earthquake
Read a detailed, but not overly technical report that thoroughly documents the devastating
1989 San Francisco earthquake. Scientific explanations and some impressive photographs
nicely lighten the generally news-like tone.
Major Earthquake
at Kobe, Japan
In the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 1995, South Hyougo area of Kobe Japan was hit by an
earthquake of similar magnitude as the Loma Prieto event. Link here for a detailed look at
the quake and its aftermath.
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