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Northridge Earthquake - An aerial view of destruction caused

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Northridge Earthquake, Calif., January 17, 1994 -� Many roads, including bridges and elevated highways were damaged by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Approximately 114,000 residential and commercial structures were damaged and 72 deaths were attributed to the earthquake. Damage costs were estimated at $25 billion. FEMA News Photo (FEMA Photo by Robert A. Eplett/Released)

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