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Shock Waves: One Hundred Years After the 1906 Earthquake

Shock Waves: One Hundred Years After the 1906 Earthquake


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This 46-minute film includes dramatic historical footage, colorful animations, and interviews with earthquake experts. The catastrophe of the great 1906 quake spurred a century of progress in earthquake science and engineering. Current and future research includes drilling through the San Andreas Fault at depth in the SAFOD Experiment. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk to yourself and family. Shock Waves received recognition as an outstanding documentary at the 2006 Telly Awards and has been nominated for an Emmy.

Shock Waves: One Hundred Years After the 1906 Earthquake (2006)

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