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Early Morning Earthquake Felt in the Valley
KPSP Local 2 viewers reported feeling a strong jolt and heard a loud noise when the earthquake struck Tuesday morning.

6/15/2011 10:37:50 AM 1 comment |

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What if the 'Big One" hit in the Coachella Valley?
If the "Big One" hit in the valley, it's not so much the earthquake you have to worry about.

3/11/2011 6:52:25 PM

Coachella Valley's Unique Earthquake Problem
The Coachella Valley may not get big earthquakes like Japan's 8.9, but it's location could be a problem.

3/11/2011 6:37:38 PM

Japan Quake Stirs Fear of More to Come
Living in earthquake country, the Japan quake naturally puts the fear of the "big one" in the minds of just about all of us.

3/11/2011 9:12:06 PM |

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3 Basic Requirements for Earthquake Preparedness
Most people are not prepared for the "Big One" the experts say will eventually rock the Valley.

3/1/2011 6:37:14 PM |

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Gov. Agency: Eisenhower at Risk of Earthquake Collapse
UPDATE: Patients have been moved to the new Annenberg Pavilion to meet stringent state regulations.

11/30/2010 9:23:24 AM |

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Earthquake Preparedness Sites
Here's some helpful links to help get prepared should "the big one" hit.

9/9/2011 5:27:15 PM 1 comment

Preparing for the Big One
The goal of the Great California Shakeout was to urge people to prepare for the big one.

10/22/2010 2:55:49 PM

Major Earthquake Will Set Fires
When the Big One strikes it will ignite fires faster than you can imagine. And firefighters may not be able to respond to your fire.

10/22/2010 9:27:05 AM |

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This U.S.G.S. map shows the location of the massive quake in the Gulf of California (10-21-10)

6.9 Quake Shakes Gulf of California
There are no immediate reports of damage or injury.

10/21/2010 12:50:10 PM

Events took place all accross the Valley on October 15. (Copyright 2009 Desert Television LLC All rights reserved.)

Preparing for The Big One; Millions 'ShakeOut' in Ca.
Across California and in the Coachella Valley, students, patients, and vacationers practiced Drop, Cover and Hold.

10/21/2010 7:11:22 PM |

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Find Out if Your Community, Workplace or Organization is Participating in the Great Shakeout
Nearly 580,000 individuals, organizations, schools and businesses will take part in Thursday's Great California Shakeout across Riverside County.

10/21/2010 2:03:08 AM

Great California ShakeOut Prep
You can participate in the ShakeOut by simply packing some supplies and being ready for the big one.

10/20/2010 6:16:22 PM

Scientists perform first ever comprehensive laser image scan of an earthquake rupture zone.

Scientists: It's Now Easier to Predict 'The Big One'
Research Presented at Palm Springs Earthquake Conference

9/16/2010 12:49:18 PM |

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Nearly 1,000 Small Quakes Follow 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake
A handful of those earthquakes have measured greater than 3.0 magnitude, according to U.S.G.S. data.

7/14/2010 3:53:40 PM

3.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes South of La Quinta
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Sunday night near the same area that a magnitude 5.4 temblor hit on Wednesday, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Geological Survey.

7/12/2010 11:10:07 AM

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Built to Handle Earthquakes
Tramcar Towers and Cables Withstand Significant Quakes

7/9/2010 5:56:16 PM

Caltech: 5.4 Earthquake No Reason to Panic
Caltech Says Wednesday's Quake Won't Cause the "Big One" to Strike Any Sooner

7/9/2010 6:12:50 PM 3 comments

How to Communicate During Earthquakes
How our communications system- TV, radio and Internet holds up, will depend on how large the quake is.

7/9/2010 11:51:52 AM |

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What To Do When The Shaking Starts
When the shaking started, did you drop to safety? It appears many of us did not.

7/8/2010 6:44:32 PM

Steps to Take Before, During and After an Earthquake, from the Riverside County Fire Department

The earliest recorded earthquake occurred in 1769, thirty miles southeast of Los Angeles.
In the past 3 million years, the San Andreas Fault has moved at about the rate your fingernails grow - 2 inches per year!
The largest earthquake recorded in the world was a 9.5 magnitude quake in Chile on May 22, 1960.
Scientists predict that at the current rate of the San Andreas Fault, Los Angeles and San Francisco will be side-by-side each other in 15 million years.
The largest earthquake recorded in the US was a 9.2 magnitude quake that shook Prince William Sound, Alaska on March 28, 1964.
Around 500,000 earthquakes are detected in the world each year. Only 100,000 can even be felt and only 100 of those quakes cause damage.
After an earthquake, many California residents will continue to see the water in swimming pools continue to slosh back and forth. This is termed a "seiche" and is a result of the shaking caused by an earthquake. It can stop moments or last for hours.
Florida and North Dakota have the least amount of earthquakes in the country.
The San Andreas Fault can get over 10 miles (52,800 feet) deep at various locations. The world's tallest building in Dubai is 2,720 feet tall. Starting far below the Earth's crust, you would have to stack about 19 copies of this building on top of each other to reach the surface of the Earth again.
Alaska is one of the most active earthquake spots in the world. It also grabs the title as the most earthquake-prone state. A 7.0 magnitude quakes happens almost every year with even stronger quakes happening on average every 14 years.