Images of Earthquake Damage to Homes
Earthquakes can cause severe damage to homes, leaving families displaced and communities in disarray. The following images illustrate the destructive power of these natural disasters and underscore the importance of earthquake preparedness and mitigation efforts.
1933 Long Beach Earthquake
House Damage
3/10/1933
USGS
1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
Collapsed Porch
10/17/1989
USGS
1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
Broken Utility Lines
10/17/1989
USGS
1994 Northridge Earthquake
House Damage
1/17/1994
University of Colorado, Boulder
2014 South Napa Earthquake
House Damage
8/24/2014
CEA