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Seattle Quake
California residents wondering if tomorrow's forecast will be sunny now can find out if there's also a chance of afternoon tremors. Full Story ››


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Where was that shaker and how big was it. Here's an quick link to the U.S. Geological Survey's Shake Maps Website. Full Story ››


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The U.C. Berkeley has buried sensors throughout California. Here's an easy guide that allows you to tap into one of those sensor units and build your own realtime seismograph. Full Story ››

Earthquake Slideshows

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While World leaders pledge to work together to help tsunami-shattered regions recover from the worst natural disaster in living memory, survivors continue to struggle maintaining the mere basics of life. Full Story ››


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Mourners in Sri Lanka used their bare hands to dig graves Tuesday while hungry islanders in Indonesia turned to looting in the aftermath of Asia's devastating tsunamis. Thousands more bodies were found in Indonesia, dramatically increasing the death toll across 11 nations to around 44,000. Here's images of the cleanup. Full Story ››


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The Bay Area was caught up in World Series fever back in 1989 when just after 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 the earth moved. The 6.9 quake killed 63 people and caused $6 billion in damage. Here's the images from that day. Full Story ››

Quake Interactive

Here's an interactive guide explaining how earthquakes happen, what geological factors are involved and where the regions are located that have the highest risk for earthquakes. Full Story ››


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There are several different kinds of faults and each causes a different level of damage in an earthquake. Full Story ››

Be Prepared

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One thing is for certain when it comes to earthquakes in the Bay Area. It's not if they will happen, but when they will happen. KTVU Consumer Editor Tom Vacar has put together this handy guide to help prepare your home and family for the next big quake. Full Story ››