Posts Tagged ‘earthquake’

In an Earthquake, Outside

Some jarring footage out of Lorca, Spain, from the 11th of May: One of the persistent scenarios that has come up when talking about earthquakes is what to do if you happen to be walking down a sidewalk and surrounded by buildings. If you’re inside a building, you should take cover under a sturdy desk [...]

1st June 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in anticipation, disaster, earth | No Comments »



Devoted to a Fault, Conclusion: Education, preparation, and the stadium

Read Part I and Part II of Devoted to a Fault. You can download the entire text (without images) as one file here. The following was reported in late 2007 and early 2008. The 1868 Earthquake Alliance held its April 2008 meeting in an Oakland building undergoing a seismic retrofit. In the lobby, plywood and [...]

12th June 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in earth | 2 Comments »



Sichuan Wedding Photos

They’ve made the rounds, but in case you missed them, here are a few wedding photos taken during and just after the earthquake. More here.

17th June 2008 | Tags: , , ,
Posted in China, disaster, earth, photography | No Comments »