PubTalk 4/2007 — Shock Waves

How the 1906 earthquake shook up California and science

A presentation of the award-winning USGS Video Shock Waves introduced by David Schwartz, Earthquake Geologist 

• The 46-minute film Shock Waves includes dramatic historical footage, colorful animations, and interviews with earthquake experts
• Shock Waves received recognition as an outstanding documentary at the 2006 Telly Awards and has been nominated for an Emmy
• The catastrophe of the great 1906 quake spurred a century of progress in earthquake science and engineering
• Current and future research includes drilling through the San Andreas Fault at depth in the SAFOD Experiment
• Learn what can you do to reduce the risk to yourself and your family