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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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    2 of 3
    Pair of Quakes Signal End to Seismic Calm
    1. 0:00Rash of Measles Cases
    2. 8:47Another Reminder for Earthquake CountryYou’re reading this
    3. 23:25Cesar Chavez Gets Close-up in a First-of-Its-Kind Biography
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