Long-term regional probability estimates from the Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities. New studies of this earthquake are yielding important clues about how and when such events occur. Regardless of where a huge quake might hit, experts express concern about one of the big cracks in preparedness: the low number of Californians who carry earthquake insurance.
In all, more than 1. Today, the CEA insures more than 1. One significant reason: The cost. Still, she adds, United Policyholders encourages people to buy earthquake insurance if they can afford it.
Aside from purchasing earthquake insurance, experts offer these recommendations for getting ready for The Big One or any other quake, for that matter :. That long-lasting preparedness should include embracing the seven-step earthquake safety plan outlined by the Earthquake Country Alliance, he says. John Egan is a freelance writer, editor and content marketing strategist in Austin, Texas.
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Learn more about your local risk and how to prepare for earthquakes. What is the risk of a California earthquake? More than 6, lost power. These earthquakes followed a 25 year "quiet period" after Northridge, which was a 6.
That quake lasted less than 20 seconds. In , a 7. That Easter Sunday quake and the Ridgecrest quakes had a higher magnitude than the Northridge quake, but were less damaging. Aykui Alaverdyan walks over rubble after taking some of her belongings from her Hollywood Boulevard apartment building on January 20, that was destroyed in the Northridge earthquake. Thousands of Angelenos were driven from their home following the 6.
The Big One will be at least 11 times stronger than the Ridgecrest earthquake and 44 times stronger than Northridge. When we refer to "The Big One" we mean a 7. The higher magnitude means it will also last longer than Northridge, but where you are is going to play the largest factor in how this quake feels to you.
And the Westside is not going to fall into the ocean either. Tsunamis are much more likely in subduction zones and the San Andreas fault is not a subduction zone. So at least we have that. But if a major quake was to hit on a different fault And it's just the beginning. According to The ShakeOut Scenario , a 7. We are not stopping plate tectonics. We're going over each action. If you run while the earth is shaking you are likely to sprain an ankle, break a leg or a myriad other injuries because the ground, again, is moving.
This also applies if you're inside. Fight the urge to flee the building even if you are worried about becoming trapped in rubble. Outside is not safe. What if there's a clearing outside, you say? Oh, what part of L. Get down on the ground before the earthquake throws you down onto the ground. For those of you who enjoy yoga, think of this as the Mother Earth submission pose. Even the spindliest of desks can protect you. Now that you are under something, you will want to stay there.
So hold onto the leg of that table or desk lest you get tossed out by the literally moving ground see above. If you're not near a table or desk the next safest place is an interior wall away from windows. Do not get in a doorway. There is no science to back up getting in a doorway, and you know what else is usually in doorways?
Even if the Big One hits, the likelihood that you'll be in a building that completely collapses is pretty low. But it is a possibility. Some types of structures are stronger than others, with the performance dependent on a number of factors including: when the building was constructed, what it was constructed out of and the intensity of the ground shaking.
Here are some common types of building damage to look out for in an earthquake. Cracks: Visible cracks, especially "X" shaped, can indicate the building may be unsafe or structurally unsound. Wall separation: Besides the obvious structural concerns, and the increased possibility of collapse, materials falling from the sides of buildings can be deadly.
That's why running outside during the shaking is so perilous. Multiple fractures: If cracks are numerous and severe, and there are obvious signs of structural deficiencies, like a lean in the building, evacuate immediately.
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