June 10, 2024 This year’s drill happens to fall on the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake ... maps for the Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes will be updated with new responses.

All of the code changes in the area of earthquake design originate in study and analysis of actual poor building performance in recent earthquakes, such as the 1994 Northridge and 1995 Kobe events.

The shift would have 50 times the intensity of the Jan. 17, 1994, Northridge earthquake. Californians should be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following a major disaster. That ...

Attempts to reach his father and grandmother, who had both stayed behind in Northridge, failed. It wasn’t until they turned ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Given the damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, it's surprising that only about 13% of California homeowners have earthquake insurance. Susman said the reason for the rate increase is higher ...

If your Southern California home is on the older side, there's a chance it might not stand up against the next big earthquake. Here are some of the vulnerabilities to watch out for and how ...

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 was a wake up call for many business owners and developers. The lessons from this and other disasters has forced many to re-examine the performance criteria for ...

At the time, the Northridge earthquake was one of the world's most expensive natural disasters, causing an estimated $35 billion in damage. It changed insurance in the state. "The insurance ...

The Long Beach Earthquake of 1933 (a seemingly modest 6.4) resulted in 120 deaths and destroyed so much property it set forward building standards that continue to this day. The other big ones ...

Keep your eyes on the sky for Taurid meteors flashing through the night ...