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How California can prep for a big earthquake: Lessons from New Zealand
Today’s magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the San Fernando Valley wasn’t quite “the big one” that many Angelenos have been bracing for. But when that does happen, the results could be catastrophic.
By Madeleine Brand • • 8m ListenToday’s magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the San Fernando Valley wasn’t quite“the big one” that many Angelenos have been bracing for. But when that does happen, the results could be catastrophic.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011, killing 185 people and causing $26 billion in damage.
There are many similarities between New Zealand and Southern California.
LA Times reporter Ron Lin traveled to Christchurch last year to find out what Californians can learn from across the Pacific.
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The full episode
2 of 5Congressman John Lewis’ funeral service- 0:00After John Lewis’ funeral, will Congress revitalize the Voting Rights Act?
- 11:51How California can prep for a big earthquake: Lessons from New ZealandYou’re reading this
- 20:17LA private schools prep for when in-person classes may resume
- 35:30Pour one out: French wine is being turned into hand sanitizer
- 41:41Evan Kleiman’s tips for making grand aioli