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Alaskans live on shaky ground
	Every now and then, Kenai Peninsula residents are awakened by the ground shaking. These minor tremors are common and hardly noted.

Quakes can be followed by deadly waves   Earthquakes may be one of the most feared and destructive forces in Alaska.

In Case of Earthquake ...   The American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency recommend the following actions to decrease the risk and amount of damage caused by earthquakes. Great care should be taken in moving things or re-entering buildings following a quake.

Richter scale makes connection between quake's energy, damage   For centuries, earthquakes were one of the most feared and least understood phenomena in human existence.

Did You Know?   Alaska has experienced 10 of the 15 largest earthquakes to occur in U.S. history. Out of these top 15, Alaska earthquakes claim the first 8 positions with Richter scale magnitudes ranked at 8.0 or higher.

For more information go to this link at the
University of Alaska, Fairbanks