We all know that California is earthquake country. But do you know your local risk? Learn about earthquake faults in your area, and discover the disruptions that could occur after a big quake.
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California earthquakes have been documented for hundreds of years! We've compiled a list of noteworthy temblors in our state with an earthquake history timeline. Check it out, and expand your earthquake knowledge by perusing our glossary of earthquake terms.
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Do you know the importance of seismic retrofitting? Learn about geological risks for houses in California, discover available options, and get resources needed to prepare your older house against earthquake damage.
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You can’t predict when an earthquake will strike. But you can be prepared for one. Take steps now to prepare—before the next damaging earthquake affects you and your family.
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A. According to the third Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF3) report, in the next 30 years (beginning in 2014), there is a:
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A. Yes. In the fall of 2021, CEA established a Best Available Science Committee (BASC) to investigate recently published research, identifying elements of previous USGS reports that deserve further attention. The committee conducted 13 interviews with leading scientists and researchers, as well as with representatives of the three commercial modeling companies: CoreLogic, RMS, and AIR.<.p>
BASC has not identified any short-term or immediate modifications that should be made to CEA’s current view of risk but will be working with California Geological Survey (CGS) and USGS to enhance CEA’s participation in the development and validation of future USGS models.
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