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    The San Andreas Fault

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    The San Andreas Fault by Sandra S. Schulz and Robert E. Wallace The presence of the San Andreas fault was brought dramatically to world attention on April 18‚ 1906‚ when sudden displacement along the fault produced the great San Francisco earthquake and fire. This earthquake‚ however‚ was but one of many that have resulted from episodic displacement along the fault throughout its life of about 15-20 million years. What Is It? Scientists have learned that the Earth’s crust is fractured into a series

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    The San Andreas Fault

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    The San Andreas Fault is an intense‚ significant geological feature that greatly affected the passionate study of earthquakes. The San Andreas Fault influenced the notable geological characteristics such as wealthy minerals and created rare‚ breath-taking sceneries. This catastrophic geological feature motivated scientists to learn more of its powers and what we can do to better prepare for it earthquakes. I chose this geological feature because it constantly changes and affects the reoccurrence

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    Chumash vs San

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    Revolution‚ some groups of nomads deserted their “normal” way of life and began to settle down in villages and use agrarian methods to make a living for themselves. Two examples would be the Chumash of Southern California and the San of South Africa. Although the Chumash and the San both led a gathering and hunting way of life‚ they are ultimately two completely different civilizations‚ embodying unique political organizations‚ social structures and hierarchies‚ distinct economic foundations and individual

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    San Fransisco Fires

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    On April 18‚ 1906 an earthquake hit San Francisco. Jack London a local reporter opened the world’s eyes as to what happened to not only the city but the people affected. In detail Jack London observed and witnessed the tragic events of the earthquake that resulted in the city of San Francisco crumbling and burning into the ground. London used very descriptive use of words to give the reader a real sense of the dramatic reality of the destruction of San Francisco. Jack London was the first on the

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    He was born in Seville in late spring 1599 ‚ Diego Velázquez Rodriguez de Seville. He was baptized in the church of san pedro on june 6 In the Spanish golden age Diego was one of the most important painters and the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV and He was kind of a lonely artist of the contemporary Baroque period.he painted different portraits for the Spanish royal families. ‚velazquez did a lot of paintings but he did a phenomenal paint which is Las Meninas (1656). And this is what

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    The County of San Bernardino is one of the 58 counties of California. With an area of 20‚105 square miles‚ it is considered to be the largest county in the United States. It is even said to be larger than the four smallest states combined. But in spite of its great area‚ San Bernardino is only 5th most-populous county in California‚ and 12th most-populous in the United States. This is because of its numerous wilderness areas that are hardly occupied by citizens. San Bernardino is populated by over

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    Vina San Pedro

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    Vina San Pedro 2. Vina San Pedro is part of the 3 largest wineries of Chile. In 1994 Compana Cervecerias Unidas purchased 48.4 % of VPS shares‚ gaining partial ownership. Through several different implementations CCU increased the number of customers and increase domestic sales‚ something VPS had been struggling with. In 1997 Matias Elton was appointed president and was put in charge of growing furthermore the domestic market‚ increase quality‚ expand sales and achieve further economies of

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    San Francisco Library

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    The San Francisco Public Library When trying to find information for an assignment or just to satisfy a natural curiosity for learning a new skill is never easy; however‚ the public library in San Francisco is a great place to take the first step. “The San Francisco Public Library system is dedicated to free and equal access to information‚ knowledge‚ independent learning and the joys of reading for our diverse community.” –Mission statement of the library staff and volunteers It has over

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    San Sebastian Church

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    History The Basilica of San Sebastian is one of the 4 minor basilicas in the Archdiocese of Manila. San Sebastian Church designed by Genaro Palacios. The structural metal of which this church is uniquely built was manufactured in Belgium and erected here by Belgian engineers. The church was solemnly blesses August 16‚ 1891. Earlier churches built on this site by recollect friars since 1611 were destroyed by earthquake in 1859‚ 1863‚ and 1880. Among the churches‚ San Sebastian Church is the most

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    San Jacinto Massacre

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    neighbor home. My friend and I were around in San Jacinto when the battle of San Jacinto happened. I was so scared when I heard gunshots. My friend and I walk there when it was down and we got to meet Santa Anna. Don’t tell anyone but I kicked Santa Anna in the leg. I talked to one of the soldiers and he told me that they surprised them and defeated the Mexicans. So far we are victorious in this war and Mexico can’t do anything about it. I stayed in San Jacinto until Santa Anna signed our Treaty of

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