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How Science Helps Communities Survive Earthquakes

Earthquakes can be far more than just geological phenomena--they can greatly alter the way we live.

In this video, "The Great Southern California ShakeOut: An Earthquake Scenario Based On Science," USGS scientists and their partners talk about the ways science is used to help build safer communities in Southern California.

Earthquakes can be far more than just geological phenomena--they can greatly alter the way we live.

In this video, "The Great Southern California ShakeOut: An Earthquake Scenario Based On Science," USGS scientists and their partners talk about the ways science is used to help build safer communities in Southern California.

Preparedness Now
Preparedness Now
Preparedness Now

This film depicts the realistic outcome of a hypothetical, but plausible, magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the San Andreas fault in Southern CA.

This film depicts the realistic outcome of a hypothetical, but plausible, magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the San Andreas fault in Southern CA.

Preparedness Now

This film takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario.

This film takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario.

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco
The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco
The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco

The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco — Captain, California Army National Guard, Exercise Planner

The Great ShakeOut: Allan Renazco — Captain, California Army National Guard, Exercise Planner

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Cheryl Curley video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Cheryl Curley
The Great ShakeOut: Cheryl Curley
The Great ShakeOut: Cheryl Curley

The Great ShakeOut: Interview with Cheryl Curley: Staff Development Coordinator, Desertare

The Great ShakeOut: Interview with Cheryl Curley: Staff Development Coordinator, Desertare

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Denise Benson video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Denise Benson
The Great ShakeOut: Denise Benson
The Great ShakeOut: Denise Benson

Division Manager, San Bernandino County Fire Deparment, Office of Emergency Services

Division Manager, San Bernandino County Fire Deparment, Office of Emergency Services

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti
The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti
The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti

The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti — Professor Emeritus University of Colorado, Boulder Natural Hazards Center

The Great ShakeOut: Dennis Mileti — Professor Emeritus University of Colorado, Boulder Natural Hazards Center

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan
The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan
The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan

The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan: Manager, East Valley Water District Security and Emergency

The Great ShakeOut: Gary Sturdivan: Manager, East Valley Water District Security and Emergency

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Jay Alan video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Jay Alan
The Great ShakeOut: Jay Alan
The Great ShakeOut: Jay Alan

Deputy Director of Communications, Office of Homeland Security, Office of the Governor, California

Deputy Director of Communications, Office of Homeland Security, Office of the Governor, California

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone
The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone
The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone

The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone — City of Los Angeles, General Manager, Emergency Management Department

The Great ShakeOut: Jim Featherstone — City of Los Angeles, General Manager, Emergency Management Department

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Kate Long video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Kate Long
The Great ShakeOut: Kate Long
The Great ShakeOut: Kate Long

Earthquake and Tsunami Program, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State of California

Earthquake and Tsunami Program, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State of California

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1) video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1)
The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1)
The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1)

The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1) — U.S. Geological Survey, Geophysist, Earthquake Hazards Team

The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 1) — U.S. Geological Survey, Geophysist, Earthquake Hazards Team

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The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 2)
The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 2)

The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 2) — U.S. Geological Survey, Geophysist, Earthquake Hazards Team

The Great ShakeOut: Ken Hudnut (Part 2) — U.S. Geological Survey, Geophysist, Earthquake Hazards Team

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins
The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins
The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins

The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins: County of Los Angeles Fire Department, Captain, Special Operations Bureau

The Great ShakeOut: Larry Collins: County of Los Angeles Fire Department, Captain, Special Operations Bureau

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 1) video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 1)
The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 1)
The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 1)

Vice President, International Initiatives Art Center College of Design Director, Designmatters

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 2) video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 2)
The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 2)
The Great ShakeOut: Mariana Amatullo (Part 2)

Vice President, International Initiatives Art Center College of Design Director, Designmatters

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mark Bassett video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Mark Bassett
The Great ShakeOut: Mark Bassett
The Great ShakeOut: Mark Bassett

Deputy Regional Administrator, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State of California

Deputy Regional Administrator, Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State of California

video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Peter Lent video thumbnail: The Great ShakeOut: Peter Lent
The Great ShakeOut: Peter Lent
The Great ShakeOut: Peter Lent

Deputy Director, Riverside County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services

Deputy Director, Riverside County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services

PubTalk 10/2008 — Prehistoric Packrat Piles
PubTalk 10/2008 — Prehistoric Packrat Piles
Earthquakes? Don't Freak Out--ShakeOut!
Earthquakes? Don't Freak Out--ShakeOut!
Earthquakes? Don't Freak Out--ShakeOut!

What if you knew that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would happen in less than three weeks?

In this video interview, USGS earthquake scientist Dr. Lucy Jones explains that millions of Southern Californians will be preparing as if they do know, thanks to the Great Southern California ShakeOut.

What if you knew that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would happen in less than three weeks?

In this video interview, USGS earthquake scientist Dr. Lucy Jones explains that millions of Southern Californians will be preparing as if they do know, thanks to the Great Southern California ShakeOut.

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