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Earthquake Desk Dive

Remaining cool and calm in a scary moment is desirable, but diving under a desk during a live broadcast is a more practical response. KTLA newsreaders Chris Schauble and Megan Henderson felt a 4.4-magnitude earthquake centered ten kilometer northwest of Beverly Hills in 2014 and instinctively ducked under the table.

This quake caused minor damage and rattled nerves but was a stark reminder of California’s seismic activity. America’s worst earthquake struck San Francisco in 1906, with a magnitude of 7.9, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quick-thinking reactions of Chris and Megan highlighted the urgent need for earthquake preparedness in vulnerable regions.

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