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from Discussion 12
Nov 12, 2014 8:15pm

Angelica Crenshaw
http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/new-insight-on-the-nations-earthquake-hazards/ (Link
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In this article, the United States Geological Survey shows a map of the United States that displays the
intensity of potential ground shaking states from an earthquake. Most of the states are in the west side
such as California, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington and so on. The scientists also concluded that 16
states have highest risks of experiencing from the ground shaking. These 16 states have experienced
earthquakes with magnitudes 6 or greater. Based on the map, the USGS have been contributed to the
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program to analyze various risks to calculate the population
levels, building exposure and other property damages. In doing so, they can also help to determine,
building codes, insurance rates and emergency preparedness. The east coast rarely experienced an
intense earthquake but back in 2011, Virginia had an earthquake with the magnitude of 5.8. It was the
largest earthquake to occur in the east coast for the last century. They scientists predicted that they might
have larger event. Californians are not new when it comes to earthquakes. According to the new Uniform
California Earthquake Rupture Forecast Model, they have found many faults throughout California such as
in San Jose, San Diego, Santa Barbara and parts of San Francisco. There were at least 250,000 potential
ruptures were modeled. This article also discusses that some of the seismicity that some states have
been experienced may be associated with human activities such as the disposal of waste water.
My solution is to help for those who do not know anything about the earthquakes, especially for people
who live in the states that never experience any intense ground shaking. We cannot plan anything when
the earthquakes occur because there is nothing to plan for, we do not know when it comes. The best thing
to do is to be prepared. Always protect yourself and loved ones by ducking under a sturdy table and have
emergency suvival kits ready such as blankets, water, etc. Our nation have been exposed to large
earthquakes and it has grown for the past years. Therefore, USGS has been helpful by providing updates
on earthquakes and it does not hurt to get more information especially for us here who live in California.
from Discussion 12
Nov 12, 2014 8:51pm

Angelica Crenshaw
I agree with your solutions are viable that Los Angeles needs to retrofit older buildings. There are many
buildings that were built in the 1930's or so, especially in downtown L.A and they do not have safety
building codes like we do now. This article discussed that earthquakes do not kill people but buildings do.
I think the reasons why L.A. is behind schedule is because there are lack of workers and also funding. It
could be expensive but if we don't do it soon, the situation will be worst when the next big earthquakes
comes.
from Discussion 12
Nov 12, 2014 9:06pm

Angelica Crenshaw

Your solution is viable that the residents of Oregon have to be prepare when the earthquake comes. We
cannot depend on the government to help us when there is a natural disaster comes. The residents need
to gather at least once a month and make plans such as the nearest shelter and so on. Their home
should be retrofit with a tax write off because I am sure it is not cheap at all. We do not know when
earthquake will come and when it does we have to have all the emergency survival kits ready to be used.