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OCTOBER 2022 NEWSLETTER
SoCal’s Palos Verdes fault could trigger 7.8 magnitude disaster
New research by scientists at Harvard University has upgraded the earthquake threats posed by the Palos Verdes fault in Southern California.
The Palos Verdes fault runs along the coasts of both L.A. and Orange counties. Able to trigger a devastating earthquake of up to 7.8 magnitude, it is as menacing if not more so than the deadly San Andreas fault. Scientists say the Northridge earthquake was small by comparison to the potential temblor along the Palos Verdes fault .
Would your building be able to withstand a massive earthquake of this size? If not, you need to act to reduce the risk of losing your investment in your building, as well as your income stream.
If you think your property is at risk, call Optimum Seismic at 833 978-7664 for a complimentary consultation regarding your best options.
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Mexico jolted by 7.6 and 6.8 magnitude quakes
A 7.6 magnitude quake shook western and central Mexico recently, followed just three days later by a powerful 6.8 magnitude quake.
Both quakes were centered in the western state of Michoacan near the Pacific Coast.
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Earthquake causes ‘desert tsunami’ in Nevada
A powerful earthquake that rocked central Mexico last month caused a “desert tsunami” almost 2,000 miles away in the state of Nevada. The 7.6 magnitude event triggered a seiche — a standing 4-foot wave in an enclosed body of water — in a pool in a Death Valley National Park cave known as “Devil’s Hole.”
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‘Desert tsunami’ reveals rare fish population
Hundreds of extremely rare Devils Hole pupfish were spotted in Nevada after last month’s quake in Mexico sparked wave activity that displaced algae and made it easier for biologists to see the fish from the surface. Biologists counted 263 pupfish, the highest count in 19 years.
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Bay Area’s next ‘Big One’ could strike Silicon Valley
A lesser-studied fault system along the western side of Silicon Valley could generate a magnitude 6.9 earthquake — the same size as 1989’s infamous Loma Prieta quake. The study adds to the understanding of how much risk the densely populated region may face.
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Is your business prepared to survive the Big One?
Media coverage always goes for the dramatic, and coverage of the Northridge earthquake was no exception. What wasn’t shown amid the coverage is that more than 6,000 businesses were damaged, many to the tune of $85,000 or more. Many others had to close shop and never reopened.
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Quake-triggering drilling may resume with gas crisis
The Netherlands phased out drilling for natural gas after it triggered more than 1,000 temblors that damaged homes in the Dutch countryside. Now, with gas supplies low, and prices high, will the country consider resuming the drilling for the greater good of Europe?
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High-tech modeling uses dirt, computers for testing
Two DOE-funded projects — and a bunch of top supercomputers — are improving our understanding of earthquakes and the construction of more quake-resilient buildings and infrastructure. A large soil box system, like a shake table on the ground, studies the effects of seismic shaking on structures built on a variety of ground models.
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