Like any natural disaster, earthquakes are pretty darn terrifying. Defined as a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth due to breaking and shifting of subterranean rock, earthquakes occur without warning and can happen any time of year. All 50 states and five U.S. territories are at risk, though the risk is greater in some regions …
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Earthquake Safety & Survival
On March 17, 2014, Los Angeles experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, the strongest the city had seen in two decades. Fortunately this event caused little damage, but if you live in an area prone to earthquakes, it is important to be prepared for them as they can strike at any time with devastating force. The …