Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground

latitude 37.3036, longitude -122.2423

Can earthquakes be predicted? Northern California researchers are now identifying the slow-moving clues that may foreshadow violent quakes. Their work may provide even a few seconds of warning to open elevator doors, slow down trains or alert firefighters.

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Original Air Date: Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007
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Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground Educator Guide

Earthquakes have always surprised us, but maybe they won't in the future. What if scientists could read the warning signs and predict major earthquakes before they struck? Use this QUEST story in your classroom along with additional ideas found in this Educator Guide.
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Bay Area Faults and Earthquakes Educator Guide

We live in earthquake country. Earthquakes are part of the geologic fabric of California. The Bay Area sits on a series of active faults that include the San Andreas, Calaveras, and Hayward. Of the three major fault systems, the Hayward is of most concern to geologists.
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