The Unforgettable Shaking: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
On April 18, 1906, the city of San Francisco was jolted awake by a powerful earthquake. Measuring a staggering 7.9 on the Richter scale, it remains one of the most devastating seismic events in U.S. history. The destruction was immediate and widespread, with buildings collapsing and fires breaking out across the city. The earthquake lasted for less than a minute, yet in that brief time, it managed to change the course of history for San Francisco. The tremors were felt from Oregon to Los Angeles and as far inland as Nevada. People were caught off guard, and the chaos that ensued left a deep…..