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Photo of a home damaged by an earthquake.

Caption: Earthquakes can be so strong that they knock houses and buildings off their foundations. Chimneys can fall down and falling bricks is one of the dangers of an earthquake. Houses might become unsafe to be in and officials will post signs or 'caution' tape to keep people from going inside. This photograph was taken following the Northridge Earthquake, which struck Southern California in 1994.

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