Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Earthquake Fence


earthquake fence

This picture shows how much the Earth moved during the 7.7 earthquake in San Francisco in 1906. Movement of tectonic plates can greatly effect the lives of those who live near plate boundaries. What kind of plate boundary caused this movement? Click here to see what earthquakes are happening right now in California. How do you feel about living near a plate boundary? What would you do in case of an earthquake?