Earthquakes topping 7.5 in magnitude in Turkey and Syria offer a glimpse into what is possible if this happens in urbanized areas such as Los Angeles or San Francisco.
The United States has already seen quakes that large, but scientists are certain that California is due for a large temblor. Here are some takeaways from the Turkey earthquake.The largest quakes to strike the U.S. were Anchorage in 1904, the Pacific Coast in 1700, and San Francisco in 1906.
The quake in Turkey was followed by a second one 60 miles away in Syria. Large secondary quakes and aftershocks are common. An earthquake on the San Andreas Fault that runs through Los Angeles could create widespread damage up the coast.The U.S. Geological Society published a report stating that damages would cost $200 billion and affect communications services as cell towers are damaged. Utilities such as gas and power would be limited and roads disrupted for travel.
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