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Plan to Track Quake Threat Near Nuclear Plant Is Questioned

PG&E studies near Diablo Canyon won't gauge the likelihood of an earthquake
By John Upton
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  • Controversial Sonar Tests Could Reveal Earthquake Risks at Nuclear Plant
  • Diablo Canyon Emergency Plans Plagued with Problems
  • Nuclear Plants Not Required to Prepare for Fukushima-Like Disaster
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In an Earthquake, Fluffy Comes Too

Disaster planning in animal-friendly San Francisco follows a no-pets-left-behind policy
By Matt Smith
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Mexico developed an early-warning system after an earthquake killed 10,000 in 1985

Why California Lacks an Earthquake Warning System Like Mexico's

Early alerts gave people time to go to safe areas before large quake hit
By John Upton, Matt Smith
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