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Which Way, L.A.?

Another Reminder for Earthquake Country

Friday's 5.1 magnitude earthquake was centered in northern Orange County and strong enough to cause a landslide, break water mains and damage buildings. What's the potential for the Puente Hills Fault, which runs from northern Orange County, up through the San Gabriel Valley and right under downtown LA?

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Friday's 5.1 magnitude earthquake was centered in northern Orange County and strong enough to cause a landslide, break water mains and damage buildings. What's the potential for the Puente Hills Fault, which runs from northern Orange County, up through the San Gabriel Valley and right under downtown LA? Is there truth to belief that earthquakes release pent up energy and make new ones less likely?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Gideon Brower

    Independent Producer

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    Christopher Earley

    Orange County Register

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    Tom Jordan

    University of Southern California

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    Kate Hutton

    City of Los Angeles' Emergency Management Department

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