Earthquake Preparedness Press Release.docx Earthquake Preparedness Press Release Earthquake Preparedness Press Release According to Sci-Tech-Today.com, it estimates that the chance of a magnitude 8.0 or greater earth
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Earthquake Preparedness Press Release.docx Earthquake Preparedness Press Release Earthquake Preparedness Press Release According to Sci-Tech-Today.com, it estimates that the chance of a magnitude 8.0 or greater earthquake hitting California in the next three decades has been raised from about a 4.7% to a 7%. If we were to state this in another way, the chance of an 8.0 or greater quake in California can be expected once every 494 years. Director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, Tom Jordan stated "We are fortunate that seismic activity in California has been relatively low over the past century. But we know that tectonic forces are continually tightening the springs of the San Andreas fault system, making big quakes inevitable." But the question I have for you California is are you ready and prepared for when œThe Big One as they call it hits our beautiful state at any given time and when we least expect it? Do you know the warning signs to look for when an earthquake is going to hit? Hazards Associated with Earthquakes in Los Angeles The main earthquake hazards in the Los Angeles region to look for include different types of ground motion such as, surface faulting, strong shaking, ground failure and tsunamis (Murck & Skinner, 2012, p 123; Ziony, 1985). What types of damages are caused by earthquakes, you might ask well they can include any of the following: damage or destruction of buildings, loss of life, road damage and other quakes being triggered? Anything within the fault line can suffer dama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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