http://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/u...arthquake-6848/


a cheery headline summarizing this predictive study graced the front page of the LA Times this morning. Basically, while earth movement is inevitable and unavoidable, it is possible to harden infrastructure and buildings to significantly reduce the consequences. While not cheap,such measures would be cost effective.

And,of course, individual preps make a lot of sense...
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