All the falling debris caused the air to fill with concrete dust, leading to air pollution. The thousands of fires that broke out sent smoke and debris traveling for miles, causing air pollution. Spills of hazardous chemicals contaminating water supplies, wildlife homes, and food supplies. ("The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906") E>HDearthquake debris in ponds, lakes, and rivers. The dumping of hazardous chemicals also finds its way into the water supply. This kills wildlife that lives in the water system, as well as those that use it for water or food. Earthquake-triggered tsunamis lead to flooding along the coastal environment. It damages all the houses. Flooding caused new lakes or ponds to subside on the land. Increased groundwater flow from springs and displacement of watercourse channel. ("Consequences of flooding")E>BFires kill plants and trees, leaving wildlife without shelter or food. Large fires cause a lot of smoke and air pollution. Fires are devastating but also have some positive aspects. Moving the plates can make it easier to access fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas by burning the old layers. Fires spark renewal and change.