New State Maps Identify East Bay Quake Hazards
From Times Wire Reports
The state has released the first maps of East Bay spots that are most likely to crumble, slump and slide during a major earthquake.
The maps were issued Wednesday by the California Geological Survey.
Low-lying areas near the bay, including parts of Fremont, Newark, Hayward, San Leandro and Oakland, probably would be subject to liquefaction, the maps show. And the hilly areas of Castro Valley and Hayward are the most prone to landslides, the maps indicate.
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