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Downtown - ANCHORAGE:
4.6 earthquake shakes Anchorage area
The earthquake was centered near Eagle River and shook much of Southcentral Alaska around 6:47 a.m.
Earthquake Proofing Older Homes: Why and How
Earthquake proofing older homes is an essential step to reinforcing them and protecting your investments. Follow these simple tips to get started.
How Earthquakes Make the Ground Go Boom
Earthquake waves make the earth's surface vibrate like a speaker, producing low-frequency sound in the atmosphere, a study finds.
How Do Dams Trigger Earthquakes?
According to scientists, earthquakes are triggered by dams, since there are many cases giving evidence that the earthquakes have been linked to the co...
When Earthquakes Liquefy Soil, Devastation Can Follow
It’s called liquefaction, and it causes soil to flow like a liquid. When that happens, the soil can no longer support the structures on top of it.
Are earthquakes like the one in Nepal different for women?
Disasters don’t affect everyone the same way. Our aid efforts need to take that into account.
Human Trafficking Only Affects Low-Income Areas: Fact or Myth?
Human trafficking doesn't only happen among foreign born individuals and low-incomes areas. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security says it can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, nationality and socioeconomic group.
Steps for After an Earthquake
Californians know that the risk of a major earthquake always looms overhead. Be prepared by learning what to do in the aftermath of an earthquake.
What Is a Stormquake?
Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor.
5 Tips for Homeowners Living in Earthquake Zones
You might not think you live in earthquake country, but at least 42 states are considered at moderate to very high risk earthquake zones. As you evaluate your home’s ability to withstand an earthquake and prepare for a seismic retrofit, knowing these simple steps will help ensure that your home is structurally sound and earthquake … Continue reading "5 Tips for Homeowners Living in Earthquake Zones"
Do you know if you live in a flood area?
Use the MyHazards website to find out if you live in a flood area, or in an area at risk of other hazards such as earthquakes, fires or tsunami. Then get recommendations for reducing your risks.
