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Eyewitness accounts of the 1906 Earthquake

Museum of the City of San Francisco

Many eyewitness accounts and photos of the disaster.

San Francisco residents watch the city burn.

San Francisco residents watch the city burn.

Introduction
How Big was the Earthquake?
1906 Seismogram
Casualties and Damage
When will it Happen Again?
What was Learned Scientifically from 1906
1906 Earthquake Photos
Eyewitness Accounts
Other Major Earthquakes in the SF Bay Area
Learn More about Earthquakes
Acknowledgements
References

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