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1868 HAYWARD EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERSARY ~ 140 Years and Counting
October 21 is the 140th anniversary of the last major earthquake on the Hayward Fault, which runs through a significant portion of the East Bay Area. Scientific investigations show that the last five large earthquakes on the fault have occurred about 140 years apart.
It is estimated the next large Hayward Fault earthquake will cause at least $165 billion in damage to residential and commercial properties and impact more than five million people.
The California Geological Survey encourages the public to become informed about and prepared for earthquakes, which can occur at any time without warning. California is earthquake country. Here are additional resources:
♦ Hayward Fault Fact Sheet ♦ How to Prepare for Earthquakes
♦ Earthquake Myths and Basics ♦ California’s Largest Earthquakes
♦ An editorial about earthquake preparedness by Dr. John Parrish, State Geologist of California and head of the California Geological Survey
Much more information about earthquakes, the State of California’s earthquake-related programs, and useful links can be found on the California Geological Survey’s home page.
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