Remembering the Great Santa Barbara Earthquake
On June 29th, 1925 a massive 6.3 earthquake destroyed much of downtown Santa Barbara. The quake struck at 6:42 AM and claimed the lives of 13 people. The intense shaking left both of the twin towers of Mission Santa Barbara collapsed, while 85% of the …
What We Can Learn From Massive Morocco Earthquake
The 6.8 earthquake that devastated Marrakech, Morocco earlier this month should serve as a major earthquake warning for California. To-date, there have been 2,900 deaths and 5,500 injuries, while countless people remain missing. The majority of the buildings that were severely damaged or destroyed in …
Morocco Earthquake – Death Toll Tops 2,600 Amid 6.8 Temblor
Friday night, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Marrakech, Morocco. The region – which is unaccustomed to earthquakes, especially of this size and power, experienced extreme devastation after the quake. Morocco’s Ministry of Interior estimates 300,000+ people have been affected by the quake, while the …
