Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Seismology: Breaking new ground. |
| Authors: |
Lubick, Naomi |
| Source: |
Nature. 4/13/2006, Vol. 440 Issue 7086, p864-865. 2p. 1 Color Photograph. |
| Subjects: |
San Francisco Earthquake & Fire, Calif., 1906, Earthquakes, Fires, Seismology |
| Geographic Terms: |
San Francisco (Calif.), California, United States |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the Great Earthquake and subsequent fire that destroyed San Francisco, California in 1906. The magnitude-7.9 earthquake which began at 5:12 a.m. on April 18 is thought to have killed more than 3,000 people. The tremor happened in the right time and place to act as catalyst to make seismology a national priority. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
