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Available as of February 2004

Behavior of Columns during Earthquakes Slide Set
		Column failure is a primary cause of structure collapse in earthquakes. This set illustrates a variety of types of column failure, including: inadequate beam-to-column and slab-to-column connection, over stressed columns, and columns of unequal length. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Cape Mendocino, California Earthquakes, April 25 & 26, 1992 Slide Set
		Illustrations of the effects and damage of a moderately large earthquake (7.1) and aftershocks (6.6 & 6.7) on the sparsely populated, southwestern Humboldt County, California. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Chi-Chi, Taiwan Earthquake, September 21, 1999 Slide Set
		At 1:47 AM local time, a magnitude MW 7.6 earthquake was felt throughout the island of Taiwan. A five county area, including the city of Taichung, experienced the greatest number of casualties and most severe damage. 2,405 deaths and 10,718 injuries were reported. As many as 82,000 housing units were damaged or destroyed, resulting in nearly 600,000 people being temporarily or permanently displaced from their homes. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage - General Slide Set
		This set provides an overview and summary of effects caused by eleven earthquakes in eight countries. The images depict surface faulting, landslides, soil liquefaction, and structural damage. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage in Mexico City, Mexico, September 19, 1985 Slide Set
		Pictures of different types of damaged buildings and the major kinds of structural failure that occurred in Mexico City, at a 350 km distance from the epicenter of a magnitude 8.1 earthquake. Effect of subsoils on earthshaking and building damage, is emphasized. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage in San Francisco, California, April 18, 1906 Slide Set
		The 1906 San Francisco magnitude 8.3 earthquake was the largest 20th century event to occur in the conterminous United States. This set includes a panoramic view of San Francisco in flames a few hours after the earthquake, damage scenes from the area, and other historic photographs. B&W Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage to Schools Slide Set
		The set graphically illustrates the potential danger that major earthquakes pose to school structures and occupants. It includes pictures from 1886 to 1988 of nine destructive earthquakes in the U.S. and eight earthquakes that occurred in foreign countries. B&W/Color Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage to Transportation Systems Slide Set
		A serious result of large-magnitude earthquakes is the disruption of transportation systems, inhibiting emergency response. These slides depict damage to transportation systems sorted by cause such as ground failure, faulting, vibration damage, and tsunamis. B&W/Color Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage, Armenian SSR, December 7, 1988 Slide Set
		This magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northwestern Armenia was followed minutes later by a magnitude 5.8 aftershock. These photographs show damage in and around the devastated cities of Spitak and Leninakan. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Damage, Northern Iran, June 21,1990 Slide Set
		This unusually destructive magnitude 7.7 earthquake appeared to be multiple earthquakes occurring in rapid succession. This set depicts damage resulting from intensive ground motion and soil liquefaction, acting on unreinforced masonry, steel structures, and concrete buildings. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquake Strong Motion, 1996 CD-ROM
		Three-volume collection contains over 15,000 digitized and processed accelerograph records from 1933 to 1994. Contact: Paula.Dunbar@noaa.gov or 303 497-6084.

Earthquakes in Central California, 1980-1984 Slide Set
		Slides showing earthquake damage from the following central California events: Livermore, 1980, Coalinga, 1983, and Morgan Hill, 1984. All of these earthquakes were greater than magnitude 5.8 or caused estimated damage in excess of 8 million dollars. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Earthquakes in Southern California Slide Set
		These slides show damage from the following Southern California earthquakes: Imperial Valley, 1979, Westmorland, 1981, Palm Springs, 1986, and Whittier, 1987. All of these earthquakes were greater than magnitude 5.9 or caused estimated damage in excess of one million dollars. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

El Quindio, Colombia Earthquake, January 25, 1999 Slide Set
		The El Quindio earthquake was one of the most destructive in Colombia in recent years because of three factors: the presence of faults, infill walls, and "soft" soils. This set depicts damage from the January event. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Environmental Hazards and Mud Volcanoes in Romania Slide Set
		Romanian researchers have a long tradition of studying the natural hazards, which disrupt their society. These slides show examples of landslides, rockfalls, sheet erosion, and mudflows. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Erosional Landforms Slide Set
		Dramatic views of erosional landforms sculpted by rivers, glaciers, and waves. Many of the locales include U.S. National Parks and Monuments. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Faults Slide Set
		Faults reveal information about crustal movements and earthquake size and recurrence intervals. This set describes fault types and mechanisms and their effects on natural and manmade features. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Geological Hazard Photos, 1997 CD-ROM
		Three-volume collection of photographs of damage from natural hazards in TIF, GIF, and JPG formats. Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides and other geologic hazards are represented. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Great Alaska Earthquake, Prince William Sound, March 28, 1964 Slide Set
		The Prince William Sound magnitude 8.4 earthquake was one of the largest ever on the North American Continent. These slides show geological changes, the effects of four major landslides triggered by the event, tsunami damage, and other damage to structures, transportation systems, and utilities. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Great Chile Earthquake of May 22, 1960 - Anniversary Edition Slide Set
		This set documents the largest earthquake ever recorded, a magnitude 9.5 earthquake in southern Chile. This event ravaged southern Chile and generated a series of seismic sea waves (tsunami) that damaged not only Chile, but Hawaii and Japan and were observed throughout the Pacific. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Great Hanshin-Awaji (Kobe) Earthquake, January 17, 1995 Slide Set
		The worst damage from this 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred along a previously undetected fault, where many businesses and residences were located. This set shows damage in the downtown region and along the waterfront. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Izmit (Kocaeli) Turkey Earthquake, August 17, 1999: Coastal Effects Slide Set
		At 3:02 a.m. local time, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred near the Izmit Bay, Marmara Sea, Turkey. The images show slope failure, subsidence, slumping, and liquefaction. The resulting tsunami wreaked havoc on waterfront properties. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Izmit (Kocaeli) Turkey Earthquake, August 17, 1999: Structural Damage Slide Set
		The earthquake damaged buildings across seven provinces for a distance of 250 km. Casualties totaled 17,000 and additional thousands were missing and presumed dead. Injuries numbered 23,984 and an estimated 500,000 people were left homeless with 200,000 living on the streets. Damage estimates range from $10 billion to $40 billion. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Landers and Big Bear, California Earthquakes, June 28, 1992 Slide Set
		The magnitude 7.6 earthquake near Landers, California was closely followed by a magnitude 6.7 near Big Bear. The two quakes were separated by 3 hours in time, 17 miles in distance, and 7,000 feet in elevation. This set depicts the terrain differences, structural damage, liquefaction, faulting, and resultant landslides. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Landslides, Set 1 Slide Set
		The slopes above streams and rivers are subjected to processes that cause them to recede from the channel. These processes, collectively called mass wasting, are classified according to speed of movement and type of materials transported. This set depicts diverse types of mass wasting. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Loma Prieta Earthquake, Part 1 Slide Set
		On October 17, 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Loma Prieta in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This set depicts earth cracks and structural damage in the more rural areas affected by the quake including Boulder Creek, Aptos, Los Gatos, San Jose, Scott's Valley, and Watsonville. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Loma Prieta Earthquake, Part 2 Slide Set
		This set focuses on the effects of the earthquake (also known as the "San Francisco World Series Earthquake") in San Francisco and Oakland. It highlights the damage in the Marina District of San Francisco, Market Street, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and the Nimitz Freeway. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Northridge, California Earthquake, January 17, 1994, Set 1 Slide Set
		On January 17, 1994, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake near downtown Los Angeles caused extensive damage in the San Fernando and Simi Valleys, and in the northern part of the Los Angeles Basin. This set shows damage to structures in Northridge. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Northridge, California Earthquake, January 17, 1994, Set 2 Slide Set
		The January 1994 magnitude 6.8 earthquake near Los Angeles took 57 lives and caused $10 billion in property damage. This set includes damaged structures in communities including Sylmar, Fillmore, Granada Hills, Reseda, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Chatsworth, Santa Monica, and Los Angeles. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Papua New Guinea Tsunami, July 17, 1998 Slide Set
		On the evening of July 17, 1998, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred near the northwest coast of Papua New Guinea 850 km northwest of Port Moresby. This set depicts damage from three catastrophic tsunamis following the earthquake that devastated several villages on the north coast. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

San Fernando Valley California Earthquakes Slide Set
		This set compares damage from the San Fernando (1971) and Northridge (1994) earthquakes. These two events, separated by 10 miles and 23 years, disproved the notion that once an earthquake has occurred, an area is safe from future earthquakes. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Seismic Creep Slide Set
		Seismic creep is the constant or periodic movement on a fault as contrasted with the sudden rupture associated with an earthquake. This set contains examples of creep from Hollister and Hayward, California. Several of the slides are split images of a location, comparing fault movement over the years. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Seismicity Catalog, 1996 CD-ROM
		Parameters from over 4 million earthquakes from 2100 B.C. to 1995 A.D. and more than 200 seismicity catalogs with related seismicity data. Contact: Ted.Habermann@noaa.gov or 303 497-6472.

Shikotan, Kuril Islands Earthquake & Tsunami, October 4, 1994, Set 1 Slide Set
		This set shows damage from the magnitude 8.1 earthquake in the southern Kurils. Images include a newly-created landslide formation, ground cracks, structural damage, and effects of tsunami runup on Shikotan Island. A scientific overview of this event, written by a member of the international study team, is included. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Shikotan, Kuril Islands Earthquake & Tsunami, October 4, 1994, Set 2 Slide Set
		This second set depicts much of the tsunami damage that occurred at Kuzhno-Kurilsk and Kunsashir Island. Tsunami heights ranged from 2.5-3.0 m. In the older part of town (fronted by a gentle beach) all houses were damaged by the wave that penetrated 200-500 m inland. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

Spitak Earthquake, 1994 CD-ROM
		An extensive collection of geophysical and geological data, maps, images and descriptive text pertaining to the catastrophic 1988 earthquake in Spitak Armenia. Contact: Kathleen.A.Martin@noaa.gov or 303 497-6826.

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