Earthquake Hazard Information: Photos of Earthquake Damage, Modes of building Failure Part 1

This site presents photos of some building damage from notable earthquakes and some associated intensity maps. This information will help students recognize the types of damage done to structures by earthquakes. The examples are classified by the dominant mode of failure observed and include soft first story collapse, mid-story building collapse, buildings shifted off of their foundations, freeway collapse and several collapsed columns. Educational levels: High school, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, Undergraduate lower division