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Risk Of Earthquakes In The North State Is Higher Than You Might Think

North State Public Radio | By Dave Schlom
Published July 12, 2021 at 12:54 PM PDT
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A magnitude 6 earthquake caused a rock slide near Coleville.
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This month’s Eastern Sierra earthquake served as a reminder that temblors can strike anytime.

Earthquakes are part of the California experience in much of the state. But what about here in the North State? In this news report, NSPR’s Dave Scholm has more on seismic activity in the North State.

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Dave Schlom
Dave Schlom is the longtime host and creator of Blue Dot. From surfing to Voyager in interstellar space, rock guitar to orcas in our imperiled oceans, the topics on Blue Dot are as varied as the host’s interests and connections -- which are pretty limitless! An internationally respected space history journalist, Dave is also deeply fascinated by all aspects of the grand workings of nature’s awesome machinery on scales ranging from galactic to subatomic. And topics take in all aspects of the arts and sciences.
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