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Recent Episodes
KCBS In Depth: Disaster Response, Then and Now
SF Fire Captain James Lee discusses the 1906 earthquake and fire and the state of readiness today. (3/19/06; Length 27:23)
Predicting Earthquakes
The Southern California Earthquake Center received $1.2 million to develop a program that will study quake predictability. KCBS anchors Jeff Bell and Patti Reising spoke with the project's principal investigator, U-S-C Professor of Geophysics Tom Jordan.(
Quake Simulator
KCBS reporter Matt Bigler experiences what the next big one might feel like. (3/22/06; Length 1:25)
KCBS In Depth: Historian Looks Back to 1906
1906 Earthquake author Phillip Fradkin. (5/8/05; Length: 27:44)
KCBS In Depth: Earthquake Probabilities
USGS Seismologist Mary Lou Zoback. (9/25/06; Length 27:51)
Earthquake On Display
The 1906 earthquake was the biggest natural disaster in the United States until Hurricane Katrina this year. Now, the world's largest collection of 1906 Quake related treasures is on display in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of that dark day. KCBS'
East Bay Quake Swarm
David Schwartz of the USGS discusses the 3.7 quake near Moraga and the smaller ones that followed. (3/21/06; Length 3:24)
Preparing for Disaster
Although California is considered a leader in disaster preparedness, funding is eroding. KCBS' Janice Wright reports. (3/24/06; Length 1:00)
7.0 Ready Or Not - Part 1
Are you ready for the next big one? If not, you're in good company. But now's a good time to take stock ... with the 100th anniversary of the Great Quake and Fire coming up. (3/27; 2:39)
7.0 Ready Or Not - Part 2
Communications could come to a standstill if the earth under the Bay Area moves in a quake. (3/28; 2:29)
7.0 Ready Or Not - Part 3
Bay Area medical providers prepare for the next big one. (3/29/06; Length 2:30)
1906 Shake
With the 100th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake just days away the results of a study show just how hard the ground shook that fateful morning. KCBS' Melissa Culross reports. (3/28/06; Length :56)
Quake Exhibit
A one of a kind exhibit is opening in Oakland commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the 1906 Great Earthquake and Fire. KCBS' George Harris reports. (3/29/06; Length :59)
Quake Insurance
The state insurance commission has a stark warning for homeowners. KCBS's George Harris reports. (3/30/06; Length :50)
7.0 Ready or Not - Part 4
Your survival could depend on your preparedness. (3/30/06; Length 2:29)
7.0 Ready Or Not - Part 5
A dire warning from earthquake experts. The Bay Area is NOT ready for the big one. (3/31; 2:30)
Exodus from SF After 1906 Quake
Berkeley contractor and author Richard Schwartz talks about the East Bay's changing demographics after the big temblor. (4/3/06; Length 4:29)
Stories from the Great 1906 Earthquake and Fire
After Enrico Caruso sang at the Opera House on Mission Street on April 17, 1906, he retired to the most fashionable hotel in SF. KCBS' Barbara Taylor reports. (4/3/06; Length 1:04)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
For many San Franciscans, it must have seemed like the world was ending when the quake struck at 5:12 AM on April 18th, 1906. KCBS' Holly Quan reports. (4/4/06; Length 1:03)
Emergency Water
San Francisco has added another component to its earthquake preparedness plan: drinking water for residents. (4/4/06; Length 1:03)
Earthquake Survivors
A luncheon was held in San Francisco to honor remaining survivors of the 1906 great earthquake and fire. (4/4/06; Length :56)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
Personal letters written in 1906 capture the terror of that April morning. (4/5/06; Length 1:07)
Earthquake Construction
Construction engineers look back at the 1906 Earthquake to help them figure out how best to build with future quakes in mind. (4/5/06; Length :50)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
As busy as San Francisco's Ferry Building is today, in 1906 it was Northern California's hub, its transportation center. (4/6/06; Length 1:15)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
One of the country's largest banks came of age in April 1906 in San Francisco. (4/7/06; Length 1:09)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
Valencia Street between 18th and 19th Streets was the deadliest place to be during the quake. (4/10/06; Length 1:10)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
One of the most publicized events from the quake never happened. (4/11/06; Length 1:08)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
Following the devastating quake on the morning of April 18, 1906, fires burned out of control for three days. (4/12/06; Length 1:10)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
SF's Union Square: A temporary refuge. (4/13/06: length 1:09)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
One man's story of his escape from the rubble. (4/14/2006; Length 1:08)
SF OES Launches Preparedness Campaign
Annemarie Conroy, Director of SF's Office of Emergency Services, says the 100th anniversary of the '06 quake is a good reminder that disaster preparedness is important. (4/17/06; Length 2:24)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
The greatest loss of life occurred in a San Jose hospital. (4/17/06; Length 1:04)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
In less than a minute, San Francisco's grand city hall was transformed from a symbol of wealth and power to one of destruction and ruin. (4/18/06; Length 1:02)
The Great Quake: Science and Survival
A special report from CBS 5, the Chronicle and KCBS. (4/18/06; Length 40:23)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
An opera star's return engagement symbolized SF's rebirth. (4/19/06; Length 1:11)
1906 - Stories from the Great Earthquake and Fire
A controversial proclamation from SF's Mayor. (4/18/06; Length 1:08)
Earthquake! Podcast
The 1906 Earthquake and Fire Commemoration, and other earthquake-related audio.
 
 
 
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