The earthquake threat that hangs over Los Angeles came into being around 20 million years ago with a series of massive tectonic movements.
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Prehistoric Los Angeles: Earthquake Genesis
The earthquake threat that hangs over Los Angeles came into being around 20 million years ago with a series of massive tectonic movements.
Added: Feb 22, 2010
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