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The HayWired earthquake scenario—We can outsmart disaster

Fact Sheet 2018-3016
Prepared in cooperation with the Haywired Coalition
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https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183016

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Abstract

The HayWired earthquake scenario, led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), anticipates the impacts of a hypothetical magnitude-7.0 earthquake on the Hayward Fault. The fault is along the east side of California’s San Francisco Bay and is among the most active and dangerous in the United States, because it runs through a densely urbanized and interconnected region. One way to learn about a large earthquake without experiencing it is to conduct a scientifically realistic scenario. The USGS and its partners in the HayWired Coalition and the HayWired Campaign are working to energize residents and businesses to engage in ongoing and new efforts to prepare the region for such a future earthquake.

Suggested Citation

Hudnut, K.W., Wein, A.M., Cox, D.A., Porter, K.A., Johnson, L.A., Perry, S.C., Bruce, J.L., and LaPointe, D., 2018, The HayWired earthquake scenario—We can outsmart disaster: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2018–3016, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20183016.

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The HayWired earthquake scenario—We can outsmart disaster
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2018-3016
DOI 10.3133/fs20183016
Year Published 2018
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Earthquake Science Center
Description 6 p.
Country United States
State California
Other Geospatial Hayward Fault, San Francisco Bay
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Google Analytic Metrics Metrics page
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