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Earthquakes are a fact of life when you live in the Bay Area. As almost a native of the area, I have had an opportunity to experience many earthquakes, some small and some not so small. Here are links to some sights that I think offer helpful information about earthquakes and other soil related issues.
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Publication
ABAG Home Shake Safety Toolkit: invaluable information from the Association of Bay Area Governments
USGS earthquake maps: updated in real time!
California Geological Survey: more maps (including interactive maps)
ABAG Maps: Shaking Intensity Maps
Fault lines: ABAG Fault Rupture Hazard Maps
Alan Kropp Landslides Map of Berkeley: invaluable resource for anyone looking to buy in Berkeley
Landslide Map: another useful map from ABAG
East Bay Landslide Map: from the USGS
Landslide map of Berkeley: from the USGS (large PDF file)
Landslide map of Oakland: also from the USGS (large PDF file)
Oakland Museum Creeks Map: covers Berkeley, Oakland and surroundings
Alan Kropp Creeks Map: covers Berkeley
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