
Sure, we all know we live in an earthquake-prone area.
Chances are, if you went to elementary school in some parts of Sonoma County, you may have even made a field trip out to look at the famous "earthquake fence" near Olema in Marin County, where the 1906 earthquake created a 20-foot gap.
That San Andreas fault is watched by many in the Bay Area, because of the chance it has of producing a larger earthquake within the next 30 years.
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In Sonoma County, near the Geysers. The quake was reported at 10:10 p.m., according to the Bay City News Service.
Just last week, the California Geological Survey made available online maps of earthquake zones and faults. The maps are available here. (Maps previously were not available online.) The new technology also allows residents to enter their address and find out if they're in a danger zone.
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Although it doesn't seem at first glance that Sonoma County is as earthquake-prone as other parts of the Bay Area, even the last month and Sunday night's minor tremblor near the Geysers could be felt in some places in the North Bay.
If there were to be a bigger one, do you think Healdsburg is ready? Here are some about earthquake readiness.
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