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The ShakeOut science scenario depicts a magnitude 7.8 earthquake striking the Southern San Andreas Fault, starting at the Salton Sea and rupturing northward 190 miles. In the scenario, the earthquake would kill 1800 people, injure 50,000, cause $200 billion in damage, and have long-lasting social and economic consequences. This is the most comprehensive analysis ever of what a major Southern California earthquake would mean and is being used as the basis for The Great Southern California Shakeout, November 12-18, 2008, which includes the largest earthquake preparedness drill in United States history. Register to participate, and find out what you can do, at www.shakeout.org.
USGS ShakeOut Scenario Scientific Studies and ProductsThe USGS led a multi-disciplinary team of more than 300 experts from academia and industry, public and private sectors to develop the ShakeOut Scenario and communicate it to end users including emergency managers and the general public. USGS scientists have also used the scenario's results to conduct additional research. Many products are available for download, including Shakeout Scenario Reports, Narrative, Studies, Maps, and Movies. Learn How Science Helps Build Safer Communities
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Learn firsthand how USGS science is being used to help prepare Southern California for a major earthquake and prevent this natural hazard from becoming a catastrophe. Hear what our scientists and partners have to say. Jay Alan (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Mariana Amatullo: Part 1 (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Mariana Amatullo: Part 2 (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Mark Bassett (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Denise Benson (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Larry Collins (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Cheryl Curley (Streaming | Video Gallery| Transcript) Jim Featherstone (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Ken Hudnut: Part 1 (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Ken Hudnut: Part 2 (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript (correction included)) Peter Lent (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Kate Long (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Dennis Mileti (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Allan Renazco (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Gary Sturdivan (Streaming | Video Gallery | Transcript) Earthquake Preparedness-Related Resources
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