The San Andreas fault line has causes constant development nightmares for large urban areas such as San Francisco and any other city that has been built on top of it. Fault lines are one of the side effects of the earth’s tectonic plates shifting that can result in devastating earthquakes. Some of the most devastating earthquakes in our modern era have occurred along the San Andreas fault line due to a dense population. The most notable earthquake on the San Andreas fault line occurred in San Francisco on 1906. The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was the most devastation of the earthquakes along the fault line due to its magnitude and the city’s ill preparedness. This earthquake and earthquakes to follow have been huge factors in how the city …show more content…
Another thing it is known for is the constant threat of earthquakes. Everyone that has lived in California knows to always be ready for the possibility of an earthquake, because they have most likely lived through a good amount. In 2016 there has been 392 earthquakes (1.5 magnitude or higher) in San Francisco or a little over one earthquake per day. Most of these earthquakes are relatively harmless and will go unnoticed by most people, but other times the magnitude of the earthquake is high enough to the point that it can do significant damage to buildings and cause serious injuries to humans. One of the most memorable and devastating of San Francisco’s earthquakes happened on April 18, 1906 along the San Andreas Fault. Destroying almost the entire city and putting thousands of people on the streets. The earthquake was able to do a huge amount of damage because of how poorly prepared the city was for an earthquake this …show more content…
Yerba Buena became a miniature hotspot in the west receiving several people from different nations passing through, the British even said that it would be a perfect location for their navy in the Pacific Ocean. It wasn’t until July 7, 1846 that the United States was able to acquire Yerba Buena in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to end the Mexican-American war, and change the Yerba Buena to San Francisco. People that lived in San Francisco quickly realized that it was at a sever disadvantage when it came to its natural supply of resources. This disadvantage meant that most of San Francisco’s food, water, and fuel had to brought in my outside suppliers. Even though Sane Francisco had drastic disadvantages that didn’t stop it from growing. When the gold rush came in 1848 San Francisco saw a huge increase in population from 1,000 to 25,000 and continued to grow through the 1850s. San Francisco soon became one of the largest cities in the west. This rapid population growth made city planning very difficult and resulted in buildings very close together. As the population began to rise so did the city limits, expanding west and south, but as the limits rose crime started getting out of control. San Francisco decided to split into two counties, San Mateo County and San Francisco County, in order to deal with some of the disorder. With most of the town distracted
In Barbara Berlund’s Making San Francisco American: Cultural Frontiers in the Urban West, Berlund explains how San Francisco grew from a young settlement which grew rapidly thanks to in part of the California Gold Rush which took place in 1949. Of course with the growing of this small settlement came it’s conflicts and how it rised to where it stands present day. A primary factor which helped San Francisco flourish a ton was the influence from those who had power and chose what would happen throughout the city, for example the Big 4. Those who were wealthy did not make this city what it is today without the help of people who made up the middle class as well. Every establishment within this city set the social order as to how the inhabitants of San Francisco would go about their life in society.
When one of the worst earthquakes ever hits the town of San Francisco panic ensues, but not for everyone. On April 18, 1906, at 5:15 am the city of San Francisco was demolished by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which also led to many fires being started. There was $350m in estimated damages, and 400-750 people perished in the earthquake and fire. Around 490 city blocks were destroyed, causing 250,000 people to become homeless (A Brief Account, SF Tourism Tips). In the aftermath of the earthquake there were many eyewitness accounts written about it. The eyewitness account, “Comprehending the Calamity,” by Emma Burke and the eyewitness account,"Horrific Wreck of the City" by Fred Hewitt both describe the same event, but they both have very different
Through visiting La Plaza De Culturas Y Artes, I have learned a lot more interesting, yet, surprising new information about the Chicano history in California. For example, in the 1910’s and on the high immigration of Mexicans and other Chicanos, into coal mines and farms by major corporations, made California one of the richest states in the US. I also learned that most of California 's economy was heavily reliant on immigrants. Immigrants were the preferred worker for major corporations because they didn 't have American rights and were given the harder jobs for less pay.
San Francisco would arise into the “importer, the banker, the market” and the “great financial and commercial centre of all the Pacific coasts and countries” (300). Trade opportunities with other countries would be created and an increase in economic success would surface. Although there are many benefits, there are also some major drawbacks with the arrival of the railroad. George says, the state of California has a chance to grow rapidly, however the “aggregated population and wealth of the State will diminish rather than increase” (298). In spite of the new era being greater, richer and more powerful than the California in the past, some major economic transformations would be seen in the state. In the past, California did not have a rich class, nor a poor class. “With the expansion of the railroad, the State will become a better system for some social classes than it was in the past, but it will also be far worse for others.” ( ). People who are rich would become wealthier, while poorer people would have a harder time acquiring wealth. For instance, those who already own land, business, etc., will become richer. While people with their own labor, will become poorer and find it harder
The topics of conversation within this transcript jumped from Kiona’s vacation (seen in lines 2 to 25), to Florida and California’s water issues (seen in line 27 to 28), back to Kiona’s vacation (seen in line 29 to 32) and finished off with the San Andreas Fault/Earthquakes (seen in line 32 to 56). The initial topic of conversation was suggested by Corina (seen in line 2) in order to get the conversation started. There was no topic dropped due to embarrassment, however; there was a moment mentioned before in this analysis in which we went back to a topic. Most because at the time and based on facial expressions the participant Barbi, she wasn’t paying attention to the conversation that was happening right next to her. There also was no topic
During the late 1840's California did not show much promise or security. It had an insecure political future, its economic capabilities were severely limited and it had a population, other than Indians, of less than three thousand people. People at this time had no idea of what was to come of the sleepy state in the coming years. California would help boost the nation's economy and entice immigrants to journey to this mystical and promising land in hopes of striking it rich.
Hazards pose risk to everyone. Our acceptance of the risks associated with hazards dictates where and how we live. As humans, we accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live our daily lives. From time to time, a hazard becomes an emergent situation. Tornadoes in the Midwest, hurricanes along the Gulf Coast or earthquakes in California are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with. This paper will examine one hazard that caused a disaster requiring a response from emergency management personnel. Specifically, the hazard more closely examined here is an earthquake. With the recent twenty year anniversary covered by many media outlets, the January 17, 1994, Northridge, California earthquake to date is the most expensive earthquake in American history.
The California Gold Rush in 1849 was the catalyst event for the state that earned them a spot in the U.S. union in 1850. This was not the first gold rush in North America; however, it was one of the most important gold rush events. The story of how the gold was discovered and the stories of the 49ers are well known. Men leaving their families in the East and heading West in hopes of striking it rich are the stories that most of us heard about when we learn about the California Gold Rush. Professors and scholars over the last two decades from various fields of study have taken a deeper look into the Gold Rush phenomena. When California joined the Union in 1850 it helped the U.S. expand westward just as most Americans had intended to do. The event of the Gold Rush can be viewed as important because it led to a national railroad. It also provided the correct circumstances for successful entrepreneurship, capitalism, and the development modern industrialization. The event also had a major influence on agriculture, economics, and politics.
Rawls, James J., and Walton Bean. California: An Interpretive History. 10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968. Print.
Gentrification is a highly important topic that has not only been occurring all over the United States, but especially closer than we may have thought. San Francisco is home to hundreds of thousands of people who have been a part of how amazing this city has become. San Francisco is one of the most visited places in the world with many of its famous landmarks, endless opportunities not only for daytime fun but also has an amazing nightlife that people cannot get enough of. People come for a great time and could not be done without the help of the people who have grown up to experience and love this city for what it truly is. The cost of living in such an important city has definitely had its affect of lower income San Francisco residents. For decades we have seen changes occurring in parts of San Francisco where minorities live. We have seen this in Chinatown, SOMA, Fillmore district, and especially the Mission district.
The Hayward Fault Zone is a geologic blame zone equipped for creating altogether significantly destructive earthquakes. This fault is around 74 mi (119 km) long, arranged for the most part along the western base of the hills with respect to the east side of San Francisco Bay. The Hayward Fault is one of the secondary faults in this diffuse zone, along with the Calaveras Fault to the east and the San Gregorio Fault, west of the San Andreas. The Hayward Fault underlies probably the most thickly populated places in the Bay Area as it keeps running for roughly 50 miles along the foothills of the East Bay. It is crossed by five noteworthy expressways and a few water burrows; BART and other rail lines likewise intersect it at
Los Angeles is unique in that it captures the essence of a multi-ecological setting bringing the ocean, the skyscraper, and the happiest place on earth under one rooftop. Its deep-rooted culture engulfs the city’s character and overwhelms the spirit of L.A. Los Angeles has encompassed the circle of the Mexican pueblo that began in 1848 and has returned over two hundred fifty years later. Hordes of “land hungry Anglo-Europeans” began to migrate to Los Angeles from various parts of Europe. They viciously took land from the inhabited Mexicans by fraud, force, and imposing ridiculous property taxes. Although Mexican rancheros fought gallantly for their land, they could not afford to pay the property taxes and as a result lost a vast part of their holdings. The Mexican ranchero lifestyle gradually vanished as new settlers took over. As the Anglo-whites became the majority in Los Angeles, they also became the major influence on the development of the city and its capitalist structure.
Some of the major geological features in the Los Angeles area include Earthquakes, Fault lines, mining, sedimentary basins, rivers, mountain ranges, and volcanoes. Los Angeles is subject to earthquakes because it is on the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, which in an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. The La Brea Tar Pits is also an example of a natural resource in Los Angeles. The city of Los Angeles needs to be aggressive in terms of addressing the import issues of air, soil, and water pollution. Currently, there is a plan in the works of regulating the
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Earthquakes belong to the class of most disastrous natural hazards. They result in unexpected and tremendous earth movements. These movements results from dissemination of an enormous amount of intense energy in form of seismic waves which are detected by use of seismograms. The impact of earthquakes leaves behind several landmarks including: destruction of property, extensive disruption of services like sewer and water lines, loss of life, and causes instability in both economic and social components of the affected nation (Webcache 2).