The day after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Ridgecrest, California, life is returning to normal, although scientists say Southern Californians need to prepare because there’s a chance of …
to water and gas lines. The temblor came a day after a 6.4-quake hit the same area of the Mojave Desert.After Friday’s quake, Disneyland in Anaheim reopened rides on Saturday, the park told the media, while Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia welcomed visitors back Friday night.about an hour after the quake.
“There’s about a 1 in 10 chance that we could have another 7 in this sequence,” said Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones.Saturday: “The chance of an earthquake of magnitude 6 or higher is 27%, and it is most likely that as few as zero or as many as two such earthquakes may occur.” The Los Angeles County government says there are several things residents can do to get prepared, including putting together an emergency kit and securing televisions, monitors and bookcases in homes and businesses. For more information click
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