It’s the Utah ShakeOut, which means you might have a friend or a kid in an earthquake drill right now. Host Ali Vallarta asks Keith Koper, director of the seismological observatory at the University of Utah, how prepared Salt Lake is for "The Big One."

This episode first aired Nov. 14, 2024.

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How to Prepare for “The Big One” [Hey Salt Lake]

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