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The Environment of the Week
1/26/98

This is a picture a fire in Southern California. This fire was caused when gas lines broke due to an earthquake. Southern California is known for its earthquake activity. Cities like Oakland and San Franciscon lie on the San Andreas fault zone and have frequently been affected by the geologic activity of this area. For more on hazards and earthquakes, check out Hazard Jeopardy or US Hazards.

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