The effects of earthquakes in California vs China
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Earthquakes happen all over the world. Where you live might determine how severe the damage might be. Recently, earthquakes of similar magnitude struck both China and the United States with vastly different results. In this video by Vox, learn about the results and why these outcomes varied.
This video focuses on the difference between China and the United States, but primarily uses California as an example. What do you think would happen if an earthquake hit an area of the United States not accustomed to earthquakes?
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