Ever wondered what an
earthquake fault actually looks like? You're not alone. People talk of
earthquakes in the abstract a lot. But now! You can get a
look at an active fault. The problem has
always been that research trenches looking at faults are usually narrow, muddy, dark, and slightly dangerous.
In
Fremont's Central Park there was a rare chance for the public to see the Hayward
Fault 15' below ground. Once you've visited the Earthquake Exhibit you'll be able
to picture the narrow crack that allows two massive pieces of
earth to slide by one another. Hearing about earthquakes in the news or
feeling one will be a new experience! And picturing an 8-mile-deep fault
breaking under your feet will make that earthquake kit seem much more of a
necessity!
PROPOSAL FOR A PERMANENT EXHIBIT 2007 (pdf)
Thanks to the following groups who have helped
the Math Science Nucleus keep it opened:
California Earthquake Authority
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Robson Homes
SummerHill Homes
Geomatrix Consultants
Swiss Re
Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station
Oakland A's
Risk
Management Solutions
Seagate Technology
1906
Centennial Alliance
New United Motors Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI)
Learn
how
Councilman Robert Wieckowski saved the exhibit for 4 months.
