Earthquakes
It is no secret that California is prone to earthquakes. In 1992 the Morongo Basin experienced a significant earthquake known as the Landers Earthquake. It caused significant damage in communities throughout the Morongo Basin. An aftershock to this quake even reached as far as Big Bear, causing damage there as well.
We also know that earthquakes can damage and even down power lines.
The Landers Earthquake almost crumbled a steel transmission tower in upper Johnson Valley, as depicted in the photo to the right. You can click on the photo for a larger view.
If LADWP gets its way, GPN will be sited in the areas most affected by this quake. Amazingly, about 85% of the proposed Green Path North transmission project will be placed within this already proven hot spot - see map below.
Instead of working to site more power lines, or expanding the current electricity infrastructure (commonly referred to as Nationalizing the grid), we should be promoting decentralization through locally generated and distributed renewable energy. Earthquakes already present extreme challenges to affected areas. Those communities do not need to add downed power lines to their list of worries if an earthquake occurs.
We also know that earthquakes can damage and even down power lines.
The Landers Earthquake almost crumbled a steel transmission tower in upper Johnson Valley, as depicted in the photo to the right. You can click on the photo for a larger view.
If LADWP gets its way, GPN will be sited in the areas most affected by this quake. Amazingly, about 85% of the proposed Green Path North transmission project will be placed within this already proven hot spot - see map below.
Instead of working to site more power lines, or expanding the current electricity infrastructure (commonly referred to as Nationalizing the grid), we should be promoting decentralization through locally generated and distributed renewable energy. Earthquakes already present extreme challenges to affected areas. Those communities do not need to add downed power lines to their list of worries if an earthquake occurs.
Click on any of the images below for larger viewing
1992 damaged areas map
with GPN route imposed
with GPN route imposed
Ruptured faults
Morongo Basin
Morongo Basin
Another view of crumpled tower in upper Johnson Valley
Towers that have failed in other areas of the country
Power Lines can fail during an earthquake
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Mojave Desert sunset ruined by long distance power lines already serving L.A.