Earthquake Hazards Links

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun)

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. BEFORE: Check for hazards in the home.

Recent Southern California earthquake shakes belief in readiness (Los Angeles Times)

An office manager sees her preparation efforts come up short as workers forget their training. But there are steps to help ensure success. As administrative manager for an Encino dental practice, Melody LeBlanc had trained the staff on what to do when an earthquake hits. Even her husband knew the rules for handling a disaster.

USGS news: August science picks (EurekAlert!)

( United States Geological Survey ) Discover new information on the Arctic's oil and gas resources, learn about a magnitude-5.4 earthquake that rattled Los Angeles, and find out about recent explosive eruptions of volcanoes in Alaska. Learn about carbon farming, a plague vaccine for endangered ferrets, and how lead shot and sinkers are impacting nearby fish and wildlife. The 2008 Olympics games ...

Earthquake expert warns of economic damage (Park Hills Daily Journal)

ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — From cracked oil and natural gas pipelines to contaminated public water supplies, the nation’s economy could be the biggest casualty of the next major Midwest earthquake, an earthquake expert warned Wednesday.

August Science Picks — Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds (USGS)

In this edition of Science Picks , discover new information on the Arctic's oil and gas resources, learn about a magnitude-5.4 earthquake that rattled Los Angeles, and find out about recent explosive eruptions of volcanoes in Alaska. Learn about carbon farming, a plague vaccine for endangered ferrets, and how lead shot and sinkers are impacting nearby fish and wildlife. The 2008 Olympics ...