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The Earthquake Threat
Nevada is Earthquake Country
Confronting the Inevitable
Earthquakes in Nevada - 1850s to 1998
What are the Chances of Experiencing Strong Shaking?
What will Happen if a Disastrous Earthquake Strikes?
Earthquake Preparedness
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Life with Aftershocks
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Avoid Earthquake Related Fires
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Faults in Nevada
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What will the Shaking Feel Like
Earthquake Safety
The Road to Earthquake Safety
Earthquake Plan
Further Reading
Living with Earthquakes in Nevada: A Nevadan's guide to preparing for, surviving, and recovering from an earthquake

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Big Earthquakes in Nevada's History
Date Location Magnitude
1860 Western Nevda 7?
1869 Virginia Range 6.7?
1915 Pleasant Valley 7.3
1932 Cedar Mountain 7.1
1954 Rainbow Mountain 6.6
1954 Stillwater 6.7
1954 Fairview Peak 7.2
1954 Dixie Valley 7.1

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