OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
February 2024 NEWSLETTER
Reflecting on the devastating earthquake in Turkey that occurred one year ago
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
A year ago, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, resulting in over 59,000 lives lost and extensive damage. Rebuilding efforts continue, with approximately 680,000 homes affected. The international response, though substantial, faced challenges in accessibility and resources. As we remember this event, we reflect on the resilience of those affected. Looking forward, it prompts consideration on how to better prepare for future seismic events, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures and community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
Take proactive steps to safeguard your building, business income, and equity by exploring earthquake retrofits. Optimum Seismic is here to help – contact us at (323) 605-0000 or visit www.optimumseismic.com to learn more. .
Will SF’s Golden Gate Bridge survive the next big earthquake?
California is long overdue for a major earthquake. In fact, new data from the United States Geological Survey suggests the next one to hit the Bay Area will likely be larger and more impactful than previously thought. As far as when, geologists warn the threat could be imminent.
“There is only one Golden Gate Bridge and we’re going to protect it,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Jan.
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Cascadia earthquake turns 324
January 26, 2024, marks the 324th anniversary of the last Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake — a massive magnitude 9 quake spanning Northern California to British Columbia.
With Cascadia earthquakes expected every 300-500 years, researchers are using geographic clues from the ancient quake to prepare for the next tremor.
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Ancient rocks improve understanding of tectonic activity between quakes
Rocks once buried deep in ancient subduction zones—where tectonic plates collide—could help scientists make better predictions of how these zones behave during the years between major earthquakes, according to a research team from Penn State and Brown University.
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‘Very strong’ 7.1 magnitude quake in western China kills 3
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region killed at least three people and caused extensive damage in freezing weather, officials said Tuesday, January 23rd while suggesting that the area’s sparse population contributed to the “very strong” quake’s low death toll.
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Why Retrofits, Like Seatbelts, Should Not Be Taken Lightly
People often reference the Northridge earthquake of 1994 when they speak about seismic disasters. After all, it’s something many of us experienced first-hand: an event that we can relate to.
The 6.7-magnitude thrust of the quake rattled Southern California a mere 10 to 20 seconds and caused $67 billion in widespread damage.
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‘Like a horror movie’: the deadly earthquake that changed California
In the early morning on 17 January 1994, the earth beneath the sleepy suburbs of southern California shook violently. For 20 excruciating seconds, millions of lives stood still.
The historic Northridge earthquake destroyed 87,000 homes and businesses, turned highway overpasses into gaping precipices, and killed more than 60 people in the Los Angeles area when it struck before dawn three decades ago.
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Tips for picking the right seismic retrofit company
Watch this video for some tips from Optimum Seismic on picking the right retrofit company for your project.. The Optimum Seismic team has been one of the leading engineering and construction companies dealing with earthquake retrofits and renovations in California since 1984.
Contact Optimum Seismic to set up your complimentary property assessment today. Call (833) 978-7664 of visit optimumseismic.com
