SAN FRANCISCO, 1906, after the big shake. (Photo: USGS)

EARTHQUAKES AND QUAKE PHENOMENA

This group has been founded to discuss earthquakes around the world
and their associated phenomena, such as - but not limited to - erratic
animal behavior that will sometimes accompany seismic activity.

Such phenomena include Tsunami, volcanic activity, seiches, thermal
activity, mountain building, and fault types.

We examine historical earthquakes, building codes, earthquake preparedness for the big one, and social understanding of earthquakes.

Around the world millions of people watch and wait for the day when
the ground will heave. Cities with millions of inhabitants prepare for
something most would love to not have, but must invariably endure.

Earthquakes are an age old phenomena that bring both benefits and
consequences. Cities that have taken 300 years to be built are leveled
in 30 seconds of terror, or new land for use upraised by titanic forces
beyond anyones control. Earthquakes bring on a range of benefits and
horrors that people often cannot understand. This group is geared
towards helping ease the misunderstandings.

I urge ALL people interested in seismicity and it's impact on society to
read Message 2 and JOIN this group. DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR
AND SPAM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN THIS GROUP.

Subject matter not mentioned in this brief that is relevant can be sent to
the list owners at... WorldEarthquakes-owner@yahoogroups.com

Please also join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/worldvolcanism/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tsunami_warning/