San Francisco Earthquake Centennial

April 17, 2006 on 1:48 pm | In Science News & Hot Topics |

Among all of the resources and activities commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, here are some highlights:

• A Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake in Google Earth, from the US Geological Survey. Includes photographs, detailed geologic information about the 1906 quake, and current information about earthquake hazards. You will need to download Google Earth to get the most out of this site.
• The 1906 Centennial Alliance, sponsored by the SF Chronicle, USGS, American Red Cross, Pacific Gas & Electric, etc., is a listing of all of the activities and events going on in the Bay Area related to the earthquake and aftermath. This includes historical, artistic and scientific events. Of particular note for scientists and engineers is the 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference, with 100+ technical sessions.
• Not surprisingly, the San Francisco Chronicle has compiled a massive online archive of “The Great Quake” that includes photo galleries and podcasts.
• The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Digital Collection, an online exhibit and image archive compiled from archives and special collections from 6 organizations including Berkeley’s Bancroft Library.