65 People Dead After 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern China
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Sichuan province of China on Monday, killing 65 people. Some 248 people are still missing, and 12 people have been injured – the quake also trigged massive landslides from nearby mountains. Communication lines were severed after the intense …
Southern California Hit With Two Earthquakes in Two Days
It was a rocky weekend for many residents of Southern California. Two earthquakes rattled parts of So.Cal, occurring just two days apart from one another. The first, a 3.6 magnitude quake, occurred on Saturday and struck just after 10:00 AM in the northwest area of …
3.5 Earthquake Rattles Bakersfield
On Sunday, a 3.5 earthquake was reported at 3:48 PM roughly 29 miles from Bakersfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of just 3.4 miles, which intensified the shaking. Luckily, there have been no other earthquakes reported in the …
5 Ways to Earthquake Retrofit a Vulnerable Structure
As a homeowner an earthquake retrofit is an invaluable investment. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 143 million Americans live in a potential earthquake-prone region. And because California is considered to be “earthquake country” an earthquake retrofit isn’t just suggested for most structures in our …
Experts Warn of Major Natural Disaster Coming to California, And It’s Not an Earthquake
According to researchers, there’s a massive natural disaster coming to California. No, it’s not an earthquake, it’s a colossal flood. In a study published by Science Advances, experts are warning of a new weather system headed from the tropics to the western U.S. And this …
Foundation Issues & Home Buying – Explained
If you’re currently in the market to purchase a new home, it’s important to become familiar with foundation issues and foundation repair. Once you’ve opened escrow on a property, one of the first steps is having the home inspected. If during your home inspection, foundation …
Large Earthquake Rattles Mexico, Felt in San Diego
Residents of San Diego were awakened by a large earthquake early Monday morning. The temblor was felt across the region, with reports of shaking coming from Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Otay Ranch, Sorrento Valley, and Santee. The epicenter of the quake was 9.9 …
Earthquake Retrofitting – Understanding the Basics
Earthquake retrofitting is a process that adds reinforcement to a structure by installing additional hardware, plywood, or framing lumber to the foundation area of a building. Once the additional hardware is installed, the structure is secured to its concrete foundation using foundation plates and anchor …
Understanding Foundation Cracks
Visible cracks in the interior and/or the exterior of the home are often an indication of foundation damage. When cracking occurs in a structure, this is typically due to movement beneath the surface from foundation shrinkage, soil expansion, or settlement. Natural disasters, like earthquakes, can …
