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Earthquake Websites |
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to the California
Geological Survey website to determine if the soil beneath you
home could liquefy. Under
Geologic Hazards, click on Earthquakes. Now scroll down the screen and click on Seismic Hazard
Mapping Program. Click
on the map under the words Quick View Download PDF Maps.
Now click on Go to Southern California.
Click on the name of a city closest to where you live to see
the soil liquefaction map. |
| Southern
California Earthquake Center--This is a wonderful site for Southern
California. It has beautiful maps and all kinds of information about
our local faults. |
| U. S.
Geological Survey--A huge number of possibilities related to earthquakes
await you here. Find the latest earthquake information
plus maps and lists of recent earthquakes. |
| Virtual
Earthquake--Virtual Earthquake is an interactive computer program
created by Cal State LA's Dr. Gary Novak. It is designed to introduce
you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and
how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined. |
| National
Earthquake Information Center--This site has links to a huge amount
of information about earthquakes and other geologic hazards. It includes
field trips and interactive maps. |
| Association
of Bay Area Government Earthquake Maps and Information--This concentrates
on the San Francisco Bay area but it is very nicely done. |
| Natural
Hazards Center:--Information on Human Adaptation to Disaster.
Earthquakes aren't the only geologic hazards. Try this page for all
kinds of information. |
| Caltech
Seismological Laboratory--Visit the laboratory that provides the
earthquake display in the Cal State LA Geology Department. |
