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Mystery Missile Launches; California's Changing Coastline
Of the coast of California seems serene and stable, remember tsunamis, landslides and earthquakes. We hear what the geologic past can teach us about the future.
By Warren Olney • • 16m ListenOf the coast of California seems serene and stable, remember tsunamis, landslides and earthquakes. We hear what the geologic past can teach us about the future.
Also on the program, Trident II missiles and supposedly secret tests are disrupting commercial landings until 6am Thursday. It’s all part of a multi-billion dollar program that’s officially classified.
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2 storiesThe US Navy has Trouble Keeping a Secret
Missile-launches off the California coast aren't secret any more thanks to eerie light in the evening sky, cellphone cameras and social media. The Navy has now confirmed launches of Trident II missiles on Saturday night and yesterday afternoon. Landings at LAX will be restricted between midnight and 6am through Thursday.
Read the story6 minHow the Southern California Coast Came to Be
The California coastline is some of the world's most valuable property. A walk on the beach provides a sense of eternal serenity. But if you speed up the process of geologic time, "the sea pops up and down, earthquakes crackle without letup, tsunamis wash ashore and islands lurch up from the sea."
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