Western States Seismic Policy Council

Remembrance: 2006 Kuril Islands
On this date: The M8.3 Kuril Islands earthquake occurred at the continental slope of the deep Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. The earthquake was the largest earthquake to have occurred in the central Kuril Islands since the early 20th century, and generated the strongest trans-Pacific tsunami since the Alaska tsunami of 1964, damaging Crescent City docks.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000exfn
http://wsspc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/TsuCenSigEv_2006Kuril.pdf

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We at WSSPC have started our annual Affiliate Member Drive!
WSSPC welcomes all members who share the common goal of reducing losses from earthquakes!
If you are interested in becoming a member, see our affiliate web page: https://wsspc.org/members/affiliate-members/
Benefits include:
• Recognition and appreciation of support with your organization's link on WSSPC's website and social media platforms
• Opportunities to participate on WSSPC Committees
• Potential opportunities to exhibit and sponsor activities
Thanks for your support!

People have used legends to explain earthquakes for thousands of years! This lets look at the turtle tale. The legend claims that the turtles that support the earth argue about which direction to move. When they do, the earth shakes!

Teacher Feature-Earthquake Legends Throughout the World California Department of Conservation administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land and mineral res...

1980 Eureka, CA Earthquake
On this date: 39 years ago, a M7.2 earthquake hit Eureka, CA. It left 6 people injured and $2 million in property damage. The damages consisted of houses being displaced from their foundations, two sections of an overpass on US 101 collapsing onto the railroad tracks, and sewer, gas and water lines breaking.

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Remembrance: 2002 Denali, AK Earthquake
Yesterday marked 17 years since the M7.9 earthquake that occurred in Denali, AK on November 3, 2002. It left behind no structural damage or loss of life, however it was one of the largest quakes recorded on U.S. soil. The shock ruptured the ground a span of 209 miles along the Susitna Glacier, Denali, and the Totschunda Faults leading to thousands of landslides.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2003/fs014-03/
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000bg0m

Rupture in South-Central Alaska-The Denali Fault Earthquake of 2002 | USGS Fact Sheet 014-03

Congratulations to WSSPC Board Member Brad Richy from Idaho Office of Emergency Management for the successful NEMA Annual Forum and for being formally inducted as a NEMA Past President!

Thanks to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Washington Emergency Management Division, and Washington State representative Cindy Ryu for the great "Amplifying Earthquake Resilience" workshop at the NEMA Annual Forum! Discussing how we can take real-world events and use them as experiences towards greater for future events is a critical tool in !

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We at WSSPC are starting our annual Affiliate Member Drive November 1st!
WSSPC welcomes all members who share the common goal of reducing losses from earthquakes!
In November, WSSPC will sharing the benefits of being an affiliate member with the seismic safety community.
Benefits include:
• Recognition and appreciation of support with your organization's link on WSSPC's website and social media platforms
• Opportunities to participate on WSSPC Committees
• Potential opportunities to exhibit and sponsor activities
Thanks for your support!

Remembrance: 1983 Borah Peak, ID Earthquake
On this date: 36 years ago a M6.9 earthquake caused vertical displacements of up to 16 feet, multiple rockfalls and landslides on the steep slopes of the Lost River Range, water fountains and sand boils near Chilly and the Mackay Reservoir, and changing flows and wells.

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Remembrance: 1868 Hayward, CA Earthquake
On this date: One of the most destructive earthquakes in California history hit Hayward, CA 151 years ago today. Around 20 miles of ground rupture from San Leandro to Fremont was caused by the estimated M6.8 earthquake. The quake took 30 lives and left behind $5.6 million dollars in damage.
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/1868calif/

M6.8 October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake