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Explorer: LA's Future Quake
Posted on: September 7, 2006 | Views: | Comment
More concrete, less rebar means buildings are inherently better able to withstand quakes because they are more flexible. But are Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Istanbul really ready for the next big one?
What if a mega-earthquake hits Los Angeles? The scenarios are unthinkable: more than 18,000 dead, $250 billion in property damage, 100,000 tons of debris. NGC simulates a 7.7 quake that many scientists feel is overdue.
Only on the National Geographic Channel.
What if a mega-earthquake hits Los Angeles? The scenarios are unthinkable: more than 18,000 dead, $250 billion in property damage, 100,000 tons of debris. NGC simulates a 7.7 quake that many scientists feel is overdue.
Only on the National Geographic Channel.
