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Shaky Ground: Recognize Your Hazards

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published October 20, 2017 at 2:43 PM PDT

The California Earthquake Alliance has developed seven steps for earthquake safety.

Geologist Lori Dengler emphasizes "step 1": Recognize your hazards.

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Regional Interests SAFETY SHAKY GROUND EARTHQUAKES HAZARD LORI DENGLER CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE ALLIANCE

Jessica Eden

je28@humboldt.edu

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