Mexican quakes bolster forecast for a great SoCal quake
Geologists say the recent Michoacan region quakes reinforce seismic gap theory and the likelihood of a major San Andreas quake in Southern California within decades. Estimates point to a 20 to 50 year window with fatalities and billions in damages possible.
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Mexico City
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Stuart Nishenko
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden
Colo
Mexico
Vicki LaFevre
California Institute of Technology
Karen McNally
University of California At Santa Cruz
Michoacan Gap
India Gap
Cajon Pass
Salton Sea
Caltech
Kerry Lieh
Sieh
Indio Gap
USGS
Malcolm Johnston
Journal of Geophysical Research
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Silverman
LeFevre
al Lindh
Nishenko
Lindh
Tejon Pass
Michoacan
San Franscisco
Rescue Teams Fight Time in Mexico City Earthquake
In Mexico City rescuers from local and international teams race against time after twin earthquakes. Firefighters foresters and alpinists dig with dogs and cranes to reach survivors as hospitals report dozens saved and many feared buried. Authorities emphasize life saving over risky demolition and crews describe tunneling through rubble to reach trapped victims.
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Tubbie
Juarez Hospital
Jesus Aguilar Rodriguez
Aguilar
Pierce
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