Earthquake: Ridgecrest, California

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Case study of the Ridgecrest earthquakes in California started on July 4, 2019, with a magnitude 6.4 quake and were followed by a larger magnitude 7.1 quake the next day. It describes how these quakes affected communities, causing damage to homes and businesses but no deaths. Fourth grade teachers can use this in the classroom to educate students on disaster preparedness.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: California; Earthquakes; Natural Disasters; School Teachers; Schools; Emergency Responders

Institutions: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

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