Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home, Business, and Life

Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home, Business, and Life by Thompson, Andrew C.T.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780811861830.

In this updated and expanded third edition, seismic engineer Peter Yanev and risk management consultant Andrew Thompson explain how to prepare ones property to withstand a powerful quake, and how to protect ones family during and after the chaos. Residents of earthquake country learn why and how earthquakes occur, which construction methods are best suited for fault zones, and how to shore up existing buildings to survive the next big one. This comprehensive resource deconstructs complicated insurance policies, maps existing and suspected faults, and demystifies terms like "liquifaction" and "cripple walls."