5 San Andreas Fault, California (United States)
This flaw in the crust that stretches 1,100 miles across California has caused destructive earthquakes. In 1906, an earthquake tore the northern section of the fault, from Shelter Cove to San Juan Bautista. In some places, the ground rose up to 6 m high. The Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, is still remembered with spectacular images of collapsed roads and buildings ravaged San Francisco. Experts believe the inevitable occurrence of a new shock in the years to come.
The center (free admission, 9am-17h every day except Monday) is a 5 minute walk from the train station Kaminakazato. The guided tour (in Japanese) lasts 30 minutes.
6 Tokyo Kita-city Disaster Prevention Center (Japan)
Located at the convergence of several tectonic plates and registering at least a thousand tremors per year, Japan's interest to simulate earthquakes. This information center provides informative exhibits and explains the principles of seismology. For more action, sit in the simulator and relive some of the biggest earthquakes. Perfect for knowing what to do in an emergency.
7 Hot Springs Landmannalaugar (Iceland)
Straddling the mid-ocean ridge, Iceland is the most volcanic island in the world. In the South, inland Landmannalaugar offers lunar landscape of mountains with soft colors, lava fields and disturbing fumaroles. Do not miss the hot springs, where boiling water is cooled by a stream. This desolate place is accessible only during the summer months. Book a tour or rent a 4 × 4 to get there circuit. On foot, the magnificent trek from Þórsmörk leads to Fjallabak.
There are four shelters hiking on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. More luxurious options are available at Whakapapa Village; book well in advance during high season.
This flaw in the crust that stretches 1,100 miles across California has caused destructive earthquakes. In 1906, an earthquake tore the northern section of the fault, from Shelter Cove to San Juan Bautista. In some places, the ground rose up to 6 m high. The Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, is still remembered with spectacular images of collapsed roads and buildings ravaged San Francisco. Experts believe the inevitable occurrence of a new shock in the years to come.
The center (free admission, 9am-17h every day except Monday) is a 5 minute walk from the train station Kaminakazato. The guided tour (in Japanese) lasts 30 minutes.
6 Tokyo Kita-city Disaster Prevention Center (Japan)
Located at the convergence of several tectonic plates and registering at least a thousand tremors per year, Japan's interest to simulate earthquakes. This information center provides informative exhibits and explains the principles of seismology. For more action, sit in the simulator and relive some of the biggest earthquakes. Perfect for knowing what to do in an emergency.
7 Hot Springs Landmannalaugar (Iceland)
Straddling the mid-ocean ridge, Iceland is the most volcanic island in the world. In the South, inland Landmannalaugar offers lunar landscape of mountains with soft colors, lava fields and disturbing fumaroles. Do not miss the hot springs, where boiling water is cooled by a stream. This desolate place is accessible only during the summer months. Book a tour or rent a 4 × 4 to get there circuit. On foot, the magnificent trek from Þórsmörk leads to Fjallabak.
There are four shelters hiking on the Tongariro Northern Circuit. More luxurious options are available at Whakapapa Village; book well in advance during high season.
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