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    The document summarizes several major earthquakes that impacted areas near San Francisco between 1980 and 1994: 1) In 1980, an earthquake near San Francisco damaged the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In 1906, a large earthquake had caused a fire that destroyed much of San Francisco. 2) In 1987, an earthquake near Whittier, California measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale caused $350 million in damage and killed eight people. 3) In 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Loma Prieta during a World Series baseball game, killing 63 people and causing $7 billion in damage. 4) In 1994, a 6.4 earthquake struck Northridge near Los Angeles,

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    The document summarizes several major earthquakes that impacted areas near San Francisco between 1980 and 1994: 1) In 1980, an earthquake near San Francisco damaged the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In 1906, a large earthquake had caused a fire that destroyed much of San Francisco. 2) In 1987, an earthquake near Whittier, California measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale caused $350 million in damage and killed eight people. 3) In 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Loma Prieta during a World Series baseball game, killing 63 people and causing $7 billion in damage. 4) In 1994, a 6.4 earthquake struck Northridge near Los Angeles,

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    Earthquakes Danger in Californie 87846

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    The document summarizes several major earthquakes that impacted areas near San Francisco between 1980 and 1994: 1) In 1980, an earthquake near San Francisco damaged the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In 1906, a large earthquake had caused a fire that destroyed much of San Francisco. 2) In 1987, an earthquake near Whittier, California measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale caused $350 million in damage and killed eight people. 3) In 1989, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Loma Prieta during a World Series baseball game, killing 63 people and causing $7 billion in damage. 4) In 1994, a 6.4 earthquake struck Northridge near Los Angeles,

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    1980 

    : An earthquake near San Francisco damaged this nuclear-


    weapons laboratory at Livermore. It was not the first time San
    Francisco was hit : in 1906, an earthquake caused a fire that
    destroyed the city.

    1987 : Eight people died in the Whittier Narrows earthquake.


    The earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale. It caused
    $350 million in property damage.

    1989 : An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale hit Loma 1. Take shelter under the table or desk. If you stand in a
    Prieta, near San Francisco, during an important baseball game. It door frame, remember that doors can slam closed.
    killed 63 people. It cost $7 billion to clean up the damage.
    2. Go outside only if you are sure no power lines or objects
    will fall on you.
    1994 : An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hit
    Northbridge, near Los Angeles. The estimated damage was $30 3. Use stairs, not elevators.
    billion, and 55 people died.
    4. Turn off the gas and water to stop leaks or floods.
    ??? : Scientists say that an earthquake three 5. Keep an emergency kit. A typical kit includes : water, a
    times as strong as the 1994 earthquake will bucket, toilet paper, Kleenex, a flashlight, a survival
    hit Los Angeles in the 30 years. Twelve blanket, a first-aid kit, a Swiss army knife, candles,
    million people live there. They are waiting for matches, a radio that uses batteries, a fire extinguisher …
    “The Big One”… There are smaller kits for offices or cars.
    Some people keep bicycles. If the roads are closed and
    Match the two columns. there is no public transport, a bicycle is a good idea!

    1. It is forbidden to A. have a Swiss army knife. 6. Keep food and water. You need enough water for 72
    2. You should B. attach water heaters to the wall. hours (4 liters per person per day). Suggested foods are :
    3. You may C. run in the streets. dehydrated or canned food, milk, juice, potato chips, nuts,
    4. You have to D. turn on the gas dried fruit and cereals. Do not forget medicines, or special
    5. You mustn’t E. have the walls of your house reinforced food for babies and animals. And do not forget a can
    opener.

    Complete with : YOU MUST –YOU HAVE TO – YOU MAY – YOU ARE 7. Put posters, not paintings on the walls. They are not
    ALLOWED TO – YOU CAN – YOU CAN’T – YOU MUSTN’T – YOU SHOULD dangerous if they fall.
    1. ……………………….. take shelter under a table or a desk. 8. Attach water heaters to the wall.
    2. ………………………. go outside if you are sure no power lines will fall
    on you. 9. Respect the new building codes, which are designed for
    3. ………………………. move to Paris if you want to avoid danger. more security. Homes should be attached to their
    4. …………………….. go shopping. foundations. Walls should be reinforced.
    5. ……………………… have an emergency kit.
    6. ……………………. .use a bike. 10. There is another solution : move to the east coast …. or
    7. ……………………… stand in a door frame. to Europe!
    8. ……………………… keep food and water.
    9. …………………….. keep dehydrated food and water.
    10. ………………….. use electricity.

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