On the early morning of April 18th, 1906, a loud noise erupted in the San Francisco area. A noise so loud that the local residence described it as the roar of 10,000 lions. A few moments later, at precisely 5:12 am, San Francisco was hit by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake. An earth so powerful that it was recorded in Cape Town, South Africa. A city that was more than 16,000 km or … [Read more...]
How San Francisco Was Devastated By The 1906 Earthquake
On April 18, 1906, San Francisco experienced a magnitude 7.9 earthquake. The quake and the fires it caused destroyed a large portion of the city by the bay. #foxweather #weather Download the FOX Weather app: https://www.foxweather.com/app FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. The platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive … [Read more...]
Why San Francisco’s Earthquake Risk Is Growing
A U.S. Geological Survey report says that there is more than a 70 percent chance that a 6.7 magnitude or higher earthquake will hit the Bay Area in the next 30 years. Here's why San Francisco is not as ready as one may think when the next big earthquake hits. Two major earthquakes have hit the Bay Area in modern history. In 1906, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit San Francisco … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian: Millions in dark as storm hits Florida
Hurricane Ian has left a trail of destruction across the US state of Florida, as rescue workers search for missing people and assess the damage. Authorities say at least one person – a 72-year-old man who fell into a canal in the city of Deltona – has died as a result of the storm. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports. Subscribe to our channel … [Read more...]