Activities & Events
The Hayward Fault Exposed! An Interpretive Viewing and Educational Exhibit
Saturday, July 01, 2006 - Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sat - Sun: 10AM - 3PM
Purpose
See for yourself what an earthquake fault looks like below ground!
What
Update: The exhibit is now closed, but a permanent exhibit is a possibility. More information »
The exhibit gives you the opportunity to descend a staircase 14 feet and see the Hayward Fault at eye-level. There are also many poster displays providing information on earthquake science and preparedness.
3D model of the trench part of the Exhibit. The excavation is ~14 feet deep and surrounded by an educational exhibit area.
If one prefers not to go down stairs into the trench, the fault can also be viewed from ground level. The exhibit is wheelchair accessible around the top of the trench.
Surrounding the trench are educational displays providing information about earthquakes, faults, and preparedness. The American Red Cross, BART, Association of Bay Area Governments, California Geological Survey, the U.S. Geological Survey, and many other organizations have material on display. A docent is present to answer questions when open.
Where
The trench site is located in Fremont, CA.
Map to the Exhibit. Click on image for a larger version.
Many thanks!
The exhibit was developed and operated by volunteers from the U S Geological Survey, Geomatrix Consultants, and other members of the 1906 Centennial Alliance. We thank Risk Management Solutions and Swiss Re for their generous sponsorship and the City of Fremont for allowing the exhibit to be in Central Park.
For more info on Bay Area earthquakes and their probability of occurring, check out the 2003 USGS probability report.
Cost: Free event