A NASA-led study predicts the Los Angeles region may see a significant earthquake soon, according to LiveScience. The study, published in the Earth and Space Science journal, states that the region has virtually a 100 percent chance of having an earthquake with a minimum 5.0 magnitude as early as 2017. Although researchers have predicted the impending earthquake, they cannot determine its target location. <\/p>\n
Their findings come from examining ground deformities resulting from the 2014 La Habra earthquake. The scientists used GPS data, computer models and a specialized tool attuned to the tiniest changes in the Earth\u2019s surface. <\/p>\n
They found the earthquake caused more ground damage for a quake of its magnitude and that superficial motion along buried faults caused the movement. The latest analysis suggests that some faults are combined and can result in greater damage. <\/p>\n
But not all models guarantee an eminent earthquake for the Los Angeles area. The U.S. Geological Survey predicts an 85 percent chance of a similar earthquake by 2018. <\/p>\n
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