Part 1
There is a very seismically active border between the Central Valley and the North American Plate: between the valley and the Pacific Plate is the San Andreas Fault. We can only imagine the destruction that would occur if the San Andreas unlocked an earthquake of magnitude 7 or 8.
Question
What could happen if it did?
Part 2
Questions
- What earthquake happened in the past in California? How were the local population affected?
- What are some of the problems caused by this event that could have been mitigated by proper preparation and planning?
- What if this event happened right now? What are things that could be done before a major earthquake hit that would increase your chances for survival?
- What is recommended to prepare for that earthquake or how to prepare for an earthquake?