All the falling debris caused the air to fill with cement dust, causing air pollution. The thousands of fires that broke out sent smoke and debris traveling for miles, causing air pollution. Spills of dangerous chemicals contaminating water supplies, wildlife reserves and food supplies. ("The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906") E>HDebrides from earthquake in ponds, lakes and rivers. The leakage of dangerous chemical substances also reaches the water supply. This kills wildlife that lives in the water system, as well as those who use it for water or food supply. Tsunamis caused by the earthquake lead to flooding along the coastal environment. This damages any home. Flooding caused new lakes or ponds to lower to the ground. Increased groundwater flow from springs and displacement of the stream channel. ("Consequences of Floods")E>BFires kill plants and trees, leaving wildlife without homes and food. Large fires cause a lot of smoke and air pollution. Fires are devastating but they also have some positive characteristics. Shifting plates can make fossil fuels like oil and natural gas easier to access by burning old layers. Fires bring about renewal and change.