This article is compiled from published Times reports and the USGS ShakeOut earthquake scenario. It could take up to six months for many people to start getting back to normal. But as fore-shocks turn California into chaos, its a race against time the scientists might not win. The interstate freeways are likely to have reopened, and most people’s utilities will be back on, though tap water may need to be boiled. San Andreas Mega Quake (2019) 12 (US) Science Fiction, Action, Thriller 1h 27m User Score. Up to a month after the earthquake, some damaged roads and bridges could still be out. Hospitals could be overwhelmed and short on supplies, in addition to dealing with damage of their own. Putting out fires could take that long or longer. Rescues of people from damaged buildings could go on for three or more days. In areas that sustain significant damage, many people would be camping outdoors. If the Big One on the San Andreas fault is the main shock, it could be followed by large aftershocks (or preceded by foreshocks) at any time, killing and injuring more people and causing more damage.Ī day or so after the shaking, it is possible that water, sewer, electricity and gas service will remain out for people in the areas affected by the worst shaking, the ShakeOut scenario posits. They clock is ticking as they work to displace the earthquakes energy and avoid a natural disaster. Seismologist finally succeeds and warns of an impending 10. 'After years spent perfecting an early earthquake detection system, an L.A. It is a mockbuster based on the film San Andreas. Remember the Ridgecrest earthquake on July 4, 2019? It was a foreshock - followed the next day by a larger quake. Scientists race to stop an enormous earthquake from sinking California in just two days. San Andreas Quake is a 2015 sci-fi disaster action film written and directed by John Baumgartner. It may be easier to send and receive text messages. Call volume will be high right after a major quake, leading to outages as well. The damage could add up to $200 billion, the ShakeOut scenario estimates.Ĭommunications networks, including internet and cellphone service, could be disrupted for days or longer if telecommunications lines are severed and if electricity is out. Up to 1 million people could be displaced from their homes. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
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