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Earthquakes 101. Why does California shake?

This video will share some important earthquake science related directly to California. Includes experts from CalTech, USGS, and SCEC.

For Teachers

Important education facts specifically for teachers.

The USGS has developed a special education overview of earthquakes, designed to help teachers explain key aspects of seismic activity.

Ask the Expert!

Ask the expert!

Students ask USGS experts about earthquakes. You can read their questions, and get the answers, too!

Earthquake Kits

Affordable kits can help you survive the Big One!

There are many solutions, including food, medical kits, lights, and more that will help you survive the next major quake.

One of the most significant threats to Los Angeles are earthquakes. It isn't a matter of IF, but rather, a matter of WHEN. At some point, most likely within the coming 30 minutes or 30 years, a major earthquake will rip along one of the many dangerous faults that surround and even run underneath the City of Los Angeles. Our earthquake materials are designed to help you prepare for the "Big One."

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For teachers and adults: information that will help you help others. Be prepared and survive the next quake.

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If you ever need to dial 9-1-1, the most important thing you can do is know where you are? Do you know the address of your local supermarket? How about your Dry Cleaners? Or your elementary school? Today, in a mobile society, we tend to take things for granted. In the Los Angeles area, there are many duplicate sounding places. There is a 2nd Street in Santa Monica; a 2nd Street in downtown L.A.; a 2nd Street in San Pedro - so if you can't say exactly where you are, the 9-1-1 dispatcher and safety officer will have a difficult time getting resources to you in a timely fashion.