Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground

Recommended QUEST Resources

• Discuss the Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground story

  Discuss the Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground story on the KQED QUEST Community Science Blog.

• San Andreas Fault Trail Exploration

  You probably know that the San Andreas Fault runs nearly the length of the state. But did you know that you can see the fault for yourself? Take a hike at Los Trancos Open Space Preserve in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Palo Alto.

Additional Links

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

  Everything you need to know about quakes. U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program.

• Earthquake Alarm Systems, U.C. Berkeley

  Earthquake early warning can provide a few seconds to tens of seconds warning prior to ground shaking during an earthquake. ElarmS, short for Earthquake Alarms Systems, is a methodology designed to provide warnings in California and other earthquake prone regions around the world.

• Active Tectonics Group, U.C. Berkeley

  This group's research focuses on problems relating to fault zone processes and crustal deformation. Our approach is interdisciplinary, integrating geodetic, geomorphic, geologic, and seismological observations along with theoretical modeling.

• Stanford University School of Earth Sciences

  The Stanford School of Earth Sciences recognizes the need and takes seriously its responsibility to share our understanding of the Earth with the greater community. Consequently, we offer programs for K-12 students, their teachers, and the general public.