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Thursday, 29th May 2008

Science: Tracing the Hayward Fault: Online and On the Ground

Tracing the Hayward Fault: Online and On the Ground

Ever wonder exactly where the Hayward Fault is? Three new educational publications will show you just where to look. A field trip guidebook, online virtual tour, and fact sheet aimed at increasing awareness of the area's most hazardous and urbanized fault, are available online, courtesy of the scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake this October 21st marks an important milestone: the past 5 large earthquakes on the Hayward Fault have been on average about 140-years apart, so a repeat of this powerful earthquake could happen at any moment. A recent report indicates that the Hayward Fault is the most likely fault to produce a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the greater Bay Area in the next 30-years.

"Few Bay Area residents know about the significant impact of the 1868 Hayward earthquake and these new publications will make it easier for all of us to understand and to be better prepared for its repeat," said Tom Brocher, author of the fact sheet and a senior seismologist at the USGS. "These products would be useful for Bay Area educators seeking information on local earthquakes to add to their curriculum."

+ The Hayward Fault-Is it due for a repeat of the powerful 1868 earthquake?
+ Where's the Hayward Fault? A Green Guide to the Hayward Fault
+ Virtual Tour of the Hayward Fault
+ Related materials

Source: U.S. Geological Survey


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