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The Southern California uplift revisited

January 1, 1980

The earthquake that struck Livermore, east of San Francisco, on January 24 was the second moderate earthquake to have occurred in the San Francisco Bay area in 5 months. It raised familiar questions. Does this mean that the "Big One" is coming? Is the theater of heightened concern now in northern California. 

Publication Year 1980
Title The Southern California uplift revisited
Authors R. A. Kerr
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70169270
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse