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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.(
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Quake Simulator
KCBS reporter Matt Bigler experiences what the next big one might feel like. (3/22/06; Length 1:25)
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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'
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Quake Insurance
The state insurance commission has a stark warning for homeowners. KCBS's George Harris reports. (3/30/06; Length :50)
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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)
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Emergency Water
San Francisco has added another component to its earthquake preparedness plan: drinking water for residents. (4/4/06; Length 1:03)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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