About Earthquakes

• List of frequently asked questions by school kids and the general public
• Questions and answers about earthquakes in Nevada & California and about earthquake insurance
  

• Preparedness information from the Nevada Earthquake Safety Council
• The USGS's earthquake hazards and preparedness page
• Look at our brochure Earthquakes in Nevada and How To Survive Them
• Look at our brochure: Living with Earthquakes in Nevada
• Glossary of some common terms in seismology from the National Earthquake Information Center
• Books about earthquakes


• Stories about earthquake experiences
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• "Watch Earthquakes as they Occur"
• "Why Do Earthquakes Happen?"
• "How Often do Earthquakes Occur?"
• "Seismic Events of Special Interest"
• "Exploring the Earth using Seismology"
• "How are Earthquakes Located?"