Monday, February 9, 2009

Shake it Up!


Earthquake impending

A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) predicts that California will experience a major earthquake — one equal to or greater than the 1994 Northridge earthquake that was responsible for collapsing parts of Los Angeles' freeways and causing $25 billion in damage — in the next 30 years. And it's more than just a possibility. According to USGS, it’s pretty much certain.

planting feet in the ground, holding on to handlebars, and getting something hard and sturdy overhead.

(photo: Edgar Mueller)