The morning of April 18, 1906 brought a rude awakening for residents of San Francisco, California. At 5:12 a.m., a massive earthquake struck, breaking gas lines and starting fires that burned throughout the city for days. On today's show, Erika and Amelia talk with Jack Grippi, a retired geologist who now conducts walking tours for the San Francisco Historical Society. He talks about the science behind earthquakes and tells the story of a young girl who survived.
Learn more about earthquakes here!
See photos of Lily Sung and read more of her story here!
Read more about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake:
I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake by Lauren Tarshis
Lily and the Great Quake: A San Francisco Earthquake Survival Story by Veeda Bybee
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