Southern California Earthquakes 1979–1989

The following images are from NOAA’s image collection. For further details on each image, view the PDF at the bottom of the page.

  

Imperial County Services Building Before and After 1979 Earthquake
Earth Cracks near El Centro from 1979 Earthquake
Sand Boil Near El Centro, 1979
Merchandise on Floor After 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Fallen Porch after 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Fault Trace across Lettuce Field, 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Damage to Theater at Brawley, 1979 Imperial Valley Earthquake
Damage to Adobe Building in Westmorland, CA, 1981
Collapsed Building in 1981 Westmorland, CA Earthquake
Porch Damage, 1986 Palm Springs, CA Earthquake
Rockfall on Highway after 1986 Palm Springs Earthquake
Damage to Display Window, 1986 Palm Springs Earthquake
Collapsed Concrete Block Fence Due to 1986 Palm Springs, CA
Earthquake
Two Views of Auditorium Showing Damage of 1987 Whittier, CA
Earthquake
Partial Collapse of Store in 1987 Whittier, CA Earthquake
Shift of Apartment Building in 1987 Whittier, CA Earthquake
Partial Collapse of Parking Garage, Whittier, CA, 1987 Earthquake
Exterior View of Damaged Residence, Whittier, CA 1987 Earthquake
Interior View of Damaged Residence, Whittier, CA 1987 Earthquake
Collapse of Wall of Store in 1987 Whittier, CA Earthquake
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