I live in Southern California and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be near here. I’m really scared because it’ll probably happen in the next few years (according to my History teacher) how big do you think it will be? Also how many people do you think will die in it?

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I’ve been warned that an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude will hit where I live. The epicenter is a bit far but what if you live on the fault line? Will it be very strong? What happens if there are high-rise buildings on top of a fault line but not directly on the epicenter? Will it fall/topple down? My parents work in high-rise buildings near the fault line. I’m really scared. Thanks

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80% of the time I don’t think of it, but it does concern me sometimes. I know there is NOTHING I can do about it other than to have some supplies and a first aid kit, but still.

I mean we’re known for massive earthquakes and I was stupid enough to have a look at some pictures before. Now and then, (I’d say about every 3-4 months) I feel almost sick with fear about it. But then i shrug it off since I can’t do anything about it and well I like where I live lol

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http://www.geonet.org.nz/images/earthquake/edgecumbe-2-march-1987/lge_edgecumbe_rift_in_paddock.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Zealand

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I am curious what kind of energy is created from earthquakes, and if a mountain absorbs some of the energy, what is this process called? Also what is the energy be called that the mountain absorbs?

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