1906 Earthquake Damage to Home in San Francisco
By Earthquake Hazards Program
December 1906 (approx.)
Detailed Description
1906 earthquake damage to home on Howard and 17th Streets in San Francisco. Liquefaction, the phenomenon of saturated soils losing their stiffness and strength during shaking, caused structures to tilt and collapse.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Related
San Francisco Bay Area Liquefaction Hazard Maps
These maps are designed to give the general public as well as land-use planners, utilities and lifeline owners, and emergency response officials, new and better tools to assess their risk from earthquake damage. The maps also contribute to the California Geological Survey’s Seismic Hazard Zone maps.
Related
San Francisco Bay Area Liquefaction Hazard Maps
These maps are designed to give the general public as well as land-use planners, utilities and lifeline owners, and emergency response officials, new and better tools to assess their risk from earthquake damage. The maps also contribute to the California Geological Survey’s Seismic Hazard Zone maps.