OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Mega-floods and monster quakes: We need to prepare for both.
There has been a lot of talk and media coverage lately about the impacts of climate change on California, and the growing likelihood of intense mega-storms that could flood Central Valley areas and wreak havoc among communities to the tune of up to $1 trillion in economic loss.
These “ArkStorm” scenarios are much like estimates of earthquake damage from the “Big One”. Both need to be taken seriously if we are to remain resilient against the threats that nature poses to us.
It seems overwhelming to think about, but ignoring these issues means eventual suffering will be much worse. Preparedness is always the better choice over recovery.
If you think your building is at risk of damage in an earthquake, call 833 978-7664 or visit OptimumSeismic.com to find the right solution for you.
San Francisco practices airlifting supplies after major earthquake
Most residents of San Francisco know the sound of a helicopter overhead generally means news copters are out covering a major fire, or traffic collision. The SFPD doesn’t have a helicopter, but the city has access to supply copters in the event of an emergency.
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Santa Rosa earthquake: Rodgers Creek Fault could produce large quake
Twin jolts that shook Santa Rosa Tuesday were a warning of the long-simmering threat of a major earthquake for the San Francisco Bay Area.
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New metric for resilience can benefit communities
Oregon State University has a new model for predicting the resilience of communities and their recovery time following a massive earthquake and tsunami. The work is important because of the high probability of a major quake occurring along the Cascadia Subduction Zone where the study was done.
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California’s largest quakes of the 21st century
California’s earthquake legacy dates back to January of 1700, when a 9.0-magnitude quake rocked the West Coast. In the 21st century, the state continues to see major onshore and offshore seismic events. The following are the strongest of quakes in this century so far, according to the California Department of Conservation.
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Chinese Province hit with earthquake & drought
China’s Sichuan province experienced a deadly 6.6 to 6.8-magnitude earthquake on September 5. The epicenter was over 100 miles away from Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital, which has a population of roughly 21 million people.
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Earthquake patterns more predictable than thought
We may be able to predict big earthquakes better than previously believed, according to research using machine learning to analyze decades of earthquake data in California. Algorithmic evaluation showed some predictable patterns, indicating it may be possible to assess how likely it is a large earthquake will hit a region over the next few years.
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Earthquake recovery stalls amid Haitian unrest
One year ago, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Haiti. It devastated the Caribbean nation, killing more than 2,000 people and razing entire neighborhoods. Since then, recovery efforts have stalled as intense gang violence and political instability plunged the country in to a deeper crisis.
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