Inside An Earthquake

Busy freeway with palm trees and high-rise buildings in the background. Caption: virtually identical to the San Andreas

What will happen to Los Angeles when the big one strikes? The answer may be found at an earthquake site over 6,000 miles away. Examines why the 7.4 earthquake that struck Izmit, Turkey, killed over 17,000 people in 1999. Explains why even trained rescuers fight an impossible battle. Offers suggestions as to what Los Angeles must do to be better prepared for the earthquake that scientists see as inevitable, and to prevent this same tragedy from happening.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
geology

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  • Inside An Earthquake

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory, English Audio Descriptions - Visual
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Films For The Humanities & Sciences
    Length:
    25 minutes