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1 Arizona is Ari zona is Earthquake Country Country 21 Down -toearth
2 Any use of trade, product, or firm names in this publication is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the State of Arizona. Printed by the Arizona Geological Survey 2012 Manuscript approved for publication in September For an electronic copy of this publication: M. Lee Allison, Ph.D, PG, State Geologist and Director Arizona Geological Survey Arizona Is Earthquake Country, 2012, Arizona Geological Survey staff. Down-to-Earth #21, 44 pages. Contributors: Arizona Geological Survey Michael Conway, Jeri Young, Phil Pearthree, and Lisa Linville. Production, design, and illustration by: Arnie Bermudez and Michael Conway. Other illustrators as noted in the text. Acknowledgments We drew heavily from California, Utah and Nevada earthquake preparedness publications, e.g., Putting Down Rts in Earthquake Country and Living on Shaky Ground, for the structure and content of this bklet. We thank Lori Dengler of Humboldt State University for graciously providing illustrations. Thanks, t, to the Utah Geological Survey and Utah Seismic Safety Commission for graciously allowing us to use the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety portion of their Putting Down Rts in Earthquake Country: Your Handbk for Earthquake Hazards in Utah. Pioneers in earthquake preparedness literature, including Lucy Jones (U.S. Geological Survey) and Mark Benthien (Southern California Earthquake Center), among others, blazed the trail that we followed. Our thanks to all of them. Thanks, t, to Darlene Trammell, Gregory Roybal and Judy Kioski of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management for their comments and constructive criticism. Financial Support provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP). Disclaimer: The suggestions and illustrations included in this document are intended to improve earthquake awareness and preparedness; however, they do not guarantee the safety of an individual or a structure. The Arizona Geological Survey and its staff do not assume liability for any injury, death, property damage, or other effect of an earthquake. Prepared by staff of the Arizona Geological Survey.
3 Contents Arizona has earthquakes What can I do? Arizona is earthquake country Earthquake faults Earthquakes Aftershocks Foreshocks What we don t know about earthquakes What is your risk from a damaging earthquake? Measuring earthquake size The seven steps to earthquake safety Active faults in Arizona Some prominent Arizona faults Hurricane fault Algodones fault Santa Rita fault Big Chino fault Lake Mary fault Safford fault Three earthquakes & one quake swarm Sonoran Earthquake Imperial Valley, California 1940 Flagstaff, Arizona ca Sunset Crater, Arizona Halloween 2009 Earthquake hazards Ground shaking and cascading events Earthquake-related cascading events Disrupted infrastructure Damaging fires Landslides Rock fall Seiche Hazardous materials Liquefaction Dam failure Monitoring earthquake in Arizona U.S. Geological Survey shake map A role for citizen scientists in seismology Earthquake resources Sources of earthquake information Modified Mercalli scale Intensity Scale Glossary
4 Arizona has earthquakes? Each time an earthquake occurs in Arizona, the news media and public asks, Does Arizona have earthquakes?. Short answer: yes! In comparison with California, Nevada, and Utah, major earthquakes in Arizona are infrequent. But each year, Arizona Broadband Seismic Network (ABSN) seismometers record hundreds of earthquakes in Arizona. And Arizona is not immune to the effects of earthquakes that originate in California, Utah, and Mexico, t. Yuma, in Arizona s far southwest corner, is prone to earthquakes originating in southern California and Baja California, Mexico. But earthquakes occur throughout Arizona and communities in central and northern Arizona have recorded damaging earthquakes. Taking steps now to prepare your family and home will help mitigate the effects of moderate to severe earth shaking. Sa n Fau as dre An lt Sa na nd r ea s ult Fa Figure 1- Tectonic map of western North America showing major seismic zones in the western U.S. 2
5 What can I do? This handbk will help you prepare for earthquakes and their aftermath. While damaging earthquakes are unusual in Arizona, they do have the potential for causing damage wherever you live. It is important that you be aware of how to prepare for an earthquake; it costs little and requires only several hours to earthquake prf your home. Getting ready in advance can save you and your family from injury, minimize damage to your home or business, and allow you to recover quickly. The Seven steps to earthquake safety section on page 11 provides detailed information on what you can do to prepare for earthquakes. 3
6 Civil authorities, government agencies, and emergency organizations cannot protect you from the next earthquake. It could be hours or days before help arrives. In the meantime, we each bear responsibility for taking care of the needs of our families and neighbors. The steps you take now to prepare will stand you in gd stead in the event of a damaging earthquake or other natural hazard -- fire or fld. Being informed and taking modest action protects you and your family, reduces loss, and assures a rapid recovery. Arizona is earthquake country Earthquakes in Arizona are not as common as in California where the San Andreas fault forms the boundary between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates (Fig. 1). From fault locations and earthquake records, we know some areas of Arizona are more susceptible to earthquakes than others. The northwestern part of the state has the highest concentration of active faults and seismicity, while Yuma on the California-Arizona-Mexico border has repeatedly experienced ground-shaking and damage from quakes originating in California and Baja California, Mexico (Fig. 2). Although these areas are more likely to suffer from earthquake activity, no Arizona community is wholly immune to earthquakes. Northern Arizona is part of a seismically active region in the Western U.S. referred to as the Intermountain Seismic Belt (ISB), which includes Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and eastern California. There are numerous active faults in the ISB capable of producing moderate and, less frequently, large magnitude earthquakes. The Northern Arizona Seismic Belt, which extents from the Arizona-Utah border south-southeast of Flagstaff, is a particularly seismically active region (Fig. 1). To the south and west, Arizona s Transition Zone -the backbone of Arizona - forms a formidable boundary of rugged terrain between the Colorado Plateau to the north and the Basin and Range Province further south and west (Fig. 2, inset). Faults in the Transition Zone are capable of causing moderate earthquakes ranging from magnitude (M) 3 to as much as M7. Further south, faults of the Basin and Range Province of southern and western Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico, are capable of moderate to large magnitude earthquakes as well. Forces at work in the Earth s crust of Arizona s Basin and Range Province require tens of thousands of years to accumulate sufficient stress to generate large earthquakes, accounting for the infrequency of damaging temblors here. Yuma, Wellton, Somerton and other communities in southwestern Arizona are likely to be impacted by earthquakes from faults comprising or related to the North American Pacific plate boundary. This includes the San Andreas fault system, a complex network of faults that 4
7 Figure 2- Quaternary faults (blue) and historic earthquake epicenters (green circles, larger circles represent larger earthquakes) of Arizona and environs. Only earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater are displayed. Inset: physiographic provinces of Arizona. extends for more than 810 miles (1,300 km) from north of San Francisco southeast-ward to the Salton Trough (Fig. 1). South of the Trough, the Imperial fault, a splay of the San Andreas fault, crops out just 45 miles west of Yuma. Like other fault segments along the plate boundary, the Imperial fault is capable of producing a M7 earthquakes or greater. The Elsinore fault zone, the westward arm of the San Andreas fault, extends south into Baja California, Mexico, becoming the Laguna Salada fault. In April 2010, a M7.2 temblor from near the Laguna Salada fault was felt widely in southern California and southwestern and central Arizona. 5
8 Earthquake faults Earthquakes occur when rocks making up the Earth s crust strain and rupture. The rupture occurs on planes of weakness comprising crushed and broken rock that geologists refer to as faults (Fig. 3). Arizona possesses dozens of young, active faults; mostly normal faults that accommodate extensional forces that slowly stretch and crack the Earth s upper crust (Fig. 4). When an earthquake occurs on a fault, rocks on one side of the fault slip with respect to rocks on the other side. Faults range widely in length from inches to 100s of miles; the lives of longer faults can be measured in millions or 10s of millions of years. Our knowledge of fault locations is supported by several lines of evidence. First, we find rocks juxtaposed that used to be further apart. Second, faults are accompanied by a surface rupture or fault scarp (Fig. 5). Third, while modern seismic networks often do not pin an earthquake directly on a fault, they do provide information on fault motion, from which we infer approximate fault location. Undoubtedly, there exist a number of potentially active faults that go overlked because the rocks along the fault are prly exposed, or because the fault lacks either historic activity or any telltale surface expression from prehistoric activity. Figure 3. Fault types: reverse (left), normal (center), strike-slip (right). (Figure courtesy of the USGS.) Figure 4. Geometry and features of a normal fault. See the glossary for precise definitions. 6
9 Figure 5. Fifteen ft fault scarp that formed on the Piticaychi fault as a result of the 1887 Sonoran earthquake (image courtesy of the National Information Service of Earthquake Engineering, University of California, Berkeley). Earthquakes There is much that we know about earthquakes. For instance, we know that most earthquakes, but certainly not all, occur along the boundaries of tectonic plates, such as the tectonic boundary of the North American and Pacific tectonic plates (Fig. 1). We know that tectonic forces stress and strain (deform or bend) the rocks of the Earth s crust, breaking and displacing those rocks. At the instant when the rock breaks, energy is released and radiates outward. The geometry of the fault, the nature of the rupture, and the properties of the surrounding rock and soil greatly influences the propagating energy wave and the amount of ground-shaking an area will experience. As seismic waves race through the Earth s interior, they are refracted and reflected upon encountering rocks of different physical properties. We can model the velocity and direction of the propagating waves and trace their paths through the Earth s interior. We know large earthquakes release far more energy and are felt over correspondingly larger areas than small earthquakes. Earthquake waves diminish in intensity the further they travel, so the further you are from the epicenter (the point on the Earth s surface where the earthquake wave first strikes) the less intense is the shaking from the earthquake. Most of the damage from earthquakes is associated with the side-to-side shaking that accompanies surface waves. 7
10 Aftershocks. The main shock or earthquake is always accompanied by aftershocks. Sometimes by thousands of aftershocks! And an earthquake that is sufficiently large to cause moderate to substantial damage is likely to be followed within minutes or hours by felt aftershocks. The January 17, 1994, M6.7 Northridge, California, earthquake was accompanied by more than 13,700 aftershocks, including two M6.0 events that followed within minutes to hours of the main event. Following a large magnitude earthquake, be prepared for aftershocks and avoid damaged structures as they may be prone to collapse. And remember, aftershocks can occur for weeks, months, even years after a large earthquake as the Earth s crust slowly returns to a state of rest. Foreshocks. Sometimes the main earthquake event is preceded by one or more smaller earthquakes. Geologists refer to these as foreshocks. If all large earthquakes were preceded by signature foreshocks, then we could use the smaller events to forecast large events. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. What we don t know about earthquakes There is much we don t know about earthquakes. The intricacies of precisely when, where, and how large the next earthquake will be escapes us. Nonetheless, it is possible to approximate the likelihd and magnitude of earthquakes for portions of the southwestern U.S., including Arizona. These approximations take the form of probabilities of an event; earthquake probability models are mathematical approximations derived from our understanding of the historic and prehistoric activity along well-studied faults. Of course, faults for which there is no historic record and no surface expression do not figure into our probability models. They are wild cards. What is your risk from a damaging earthquake? The western United States is particularly prone to earthquake hazards (Fig. 6). The U.S. Geological Survey s (USGS) online tl, 2009 Earthquake Probability Mapping, can help you determine the likelihd of a damaging earthquake near where you live. To get started, go the 2009 Earthquake Probability Mapping (https:// geohazards.usgs.gov/eqprob/2009/) and simply enter your zip code, a time span in years (25 years might be a gd starting point), and a magnitude. A M6.0 earthquake is likely to cause damage, so you might start there. Smaller magnitude events are more likely to occur, but they are less likely to cause extensive damage. 8
11 Figure 6. U.S. Geological Survey seismic hazard map for continental U.S. and Hawaii. Red, orange and yellow represent the zones of highest earthquake hazard. Applying the USGS probability mapping tl to downtown Tucson, Arizona (zip code 85701), the probability of an M6.0 earthquake occurring within 25 years and 50 kilometers (31 miles) is about 1 percent. Measuring earthquake size Taking the measure of an earthquake - how much energy is released and the earthquake s impact on human society - is of paramount importance. Each earthquake is associated with a single magnitude and with a range of intensities. Moment magnitude (M) is a measure of the energy released by an earthquake and provides the basis for comparing earthquakes; all M4.0 earthquakes, for example, release the same amount of energy. With each increase in unit of magnitude, say from a M5.0 to M6.0, there is a 32- fold increase in energy release; from M5.0 to M7.0, the total increase in magnitude is about 1000-fold (32 * 32); from M5.0 to M8.0, energy release increases nearly 33,000-fold! An increase in magnitude corresponds to an increase in the size of the area impacted, the duration of shaking, and the potential for damage. Intensity, on the other hand, is a measure of local ground shaking, which directly impacts human society (Modified Mercall Scale page 42). Proximity to the earthquake source, population density, building styles, and environmental setting greatly influence the intensity of an earthquake, making it difficult to compare the intensity of one 9
12 event, say in an area where building standards are lax, with an area that requires strict adherence to safe building codes. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI), p. 42, enumerates in Roman numerals the 12 intensity steps. For instance, an MMI value of 3 is felt locally and may cause hanging objects to swing to and fro; an MMI value of IX, on the other hand, is accompanied by violent shaking, general panic, and damage to masonry buildings and underground pipes. The photograph below shows damage to a building in Calexico, California, resulting from earth shaking during the 4 April 2010, M7.2 El Mayor- Cucapah earthquake. (Image courtesy of Adam Dubrowa FEMA.) 10
13 The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety Earthquakes in Arizona are inevitable, but damage from them can be reduced. Steps you can take before, during, and after earthquakes will help make you and your family safer and reduce your injuries, damage, and losses. First and foremost, plan for the personal safety of you and your family. Lk into the safety of your home, workplace, and child s schl. Don t forget to think about likely economic impacts to you and your family from a major quake. Follow these seven steps to prepare for earthquakes: BEFORE A QUAKE: DURING A QUAKE: AFTER A QUAKE: STEP 1. Identify potential hazards in your home and fix them (p ). STEP 2. Create a disaster-preparedness plan (p ). STEP 3. Prepare disaster supply kits (p ). STEP 4. Identify your building s potential weaknesses and begin to fix them (p ). STEP 5. Protect yourself during earthquake shaking (p ). STEP 6. After the earthquake, check for injuries and damage (p ). STEP 7. When safe, continue to follow your disaster-preparedness plan (p ). 30 Suggestions to make your house earthquake safe (p. 26.) 11
14 Follow the seven steps to Earthquake safety Identify Potential Hazards in Your Home and Begin to Fix Them Hanging objects Art and other heavy objects hung on walls may fall, and glass in pictures and mirrors may shatter. Check the bubbles! Place only soft art, such as unframed posters or rugs and tapestries, above beds or sofas. Hang mirrors, pictures, and other hanging objects on closed hks. STEP 1 Objects on open shelves and tabletops Collectibles and other lse objects can become dangerous projectiles. Secure them with removable putty or other adhesives. Furniture Tall, top-heavy furniture, such as bkcases and entertainment centers, may fall and injure you. Store heavy items and breakables on lower shelves. Secure both top corners of tall furniture into a wall stud, not just to the drywall. Flexible-mount fasteners, such as nylon straps, allow furniture independent movement from the wall, reducing strain on studs. 12 BEFORE A QUAKE
15 Check the bubbles! Water and gas pipes Water or gas pipes anywhere in your home can break. Water leaks can cause extensive damage, and gas leaks are a major fire hazard. What should I do? In the kitchen Glassware and china may crash to the flr if cabinet drs are unsecured. Gas appliances can shift, rupturing their gas connections. Unsecured water heaters may fall over, rupturing rigid water and gas connections. Have a plumber evaluate, replace, and properly secure rusted or worn water and gas pipes. If not already done, have a plumber replace rigid gas connections to water heaters, stoves, dryers, and other gas appliances with flexible (corrugated) stainless-steel gas connectors (see below). Excess-flow gas-shutoff valves for individual appliances, which stop gas flow in case of a catastrophic leak, are also now available for use with flexible connectors. Water heaters Water heaters should be anchored to wall studs or masonry with metal straps and lag screws. Kits are available at hardware stores and home centers. If not already done, have a plumber install flexible (corrugated) copper water connectors. For more information on making your home safer in earthquakes go to: Flexible water connectors Flexible gas connector Secure all cabinet drs, especially those overhead, to help prevent contents from falling out during quakes. Use latches designed for childprfing or earthquake or boat safety. Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to walls using earthquake appliance straps. Garage or utility rm Items stored in garages and utility rms can fall, causing injuries, damage, and hazardous spills or leaks. Move flammable or hazardous materials to low areas that are secure. Ensure that items stored above or beside vehicles cannot fall, damaging or blocking them. Home electronics Large electronic devices may fall, causing injuries and damage. They are also costly to replace. Secure TVs, stereos, computers, and microwave ovens with flexible nylon straps and buckles for easy removal and relocation. BEFORE A QUAKE 13 STEP 1
16 Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety Identify Potential Hazards in Your Home and Begin to Fix Them Check the bubbles! Prepare now for an earthquake by constructing a disaster-preparedness plan. Make everyone in your family aware of it and how to behave in the event of an earthquake. Plan NOW to be safe during an earthquake In a strong earthquake, individual survival skills will be crucial: Practice DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON. (See STEP 5, page 20) Identify safe spots in every rm, such as under sturdy desks and tables. Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are STEP 2 Plan NOW to respond after an earthquake Doing the following will enable you to help your family and others after a strong quake: Keep shoes and a working flashlight next to each bed. Teach everyone in your household to use emergency whistles and (or) to knock three times repeatedly if trapped. Rescuers searching collapsed buildings will be listening for sounds. Identify the needs of household members and neighbors with special requirements or situations, such as use of a wheelchair, walking aids, special diets, or medication. Take a Red Cross first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training course. Learn who in your neighborhd is trained in first aid and CPR. Know the locations of utility shutoffs and keep needed tls nearby. Know how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity to your home. Only turn off the gas if you smell or hear leaking gas. (See STEP 6, page 22) Get training from your local fire department in how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Install smoke alarms and test them monthly. Change the battery once a year, or sner if the alarm emits a chirping sound (low-battery signal). Check with your fire department to see if there is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in your area. If not, ask how to start one. 14 BEFORE A QUAKE
17 Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety Plan NOW to communicate and recover Check the bubbles! after an earthquake Don t wait until the next earthquake to do the following: Locate a safe place outside of your home for your family to meet after the shaking stops. Establish an out-of-area contact person who can be called by everyone in the household to relay information. Provide all family members with a list of important contact phone numbers. Determine where you might live if your home cannot be occupied after an earthquake or other disaster (ask friends or relatives). Learn about the earthquake plan developed by your children s schl or day care, and keep your children s schl emergency release cards current. Keep copies of insurance policies, financial records, and other essential documents in a secure location, such as with your household disaster kit. Include a household inventory (a list and photos or video of your belongings). STEP 2 Your family may be sleeping when the next strong quake hits Arizona. After the shaking stops, the lights may be out and broken glass and other dangerous debris may litter the flr, making it unsafe to walk bareft. Keep a flashlight and a pair of sturdy shoes secured to or within reach of everyone s bed. A gd way to do this is to use a drawstring bag tied to a bedpost at the head of the bed for each occupant. (Photo courtesy USGS) BEFORE A QUAKE 15
18 What should I do? Prepare Disaster Supply Kits Personal disaster kits Everyone in your family should have their own personal disaster kits. These kits are collections of supplies they may need when a quake strikes. Personalize these kits and keep them where they can easily be reached at home, in the car, at work or schl. A backpack or other small bag is best for these kits so that they can be easily carried in an evacuation. Include the following items: Check the bubbles! STEP 3 Medications, a list of prescriptions, copies of medical insurance cards, doctors names and contact information. Medical consent forms for dependents. First aid kit and handbk. Spare eyeglasses, personal hygiene supplies, and sturdy shoes. Bottled water. Whistle (to alert rescuers to your location). Emergency cash. Personal identification. List of emergency contact phone numbers. Snack fds high in calories. Emergency lighting light sticks and (or) a working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs (hand-powered flashlights are also available). Comfort items, such as games, crayons, writing materials, and teddy bears. A Special Note About Children Before the next earthquake, spend time with your kids to discuss what might occur. Involve them in developing your disaster plan, preparing disaster kits (ask them what game or toy they want to include), and practicing DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON. In the days after a quake, kids need extra contact and support. They may be frightened and under great stress, and aftershocks won t let them forget the experience. Parents may have to leave children with others in order to deal with the emergency, and this can be scary. Whenever possible, include your children in the earthquake recovery process. 16 Resources for kids to learn about disaster preparedness: BEFORE A QUAKE
19 Check the bubbles! What should I do? Household disaster kit Electrical, water, transportation, and other vital systems can be disrupted for several days or more after a large earthquake. Emergency response agencies and hospitals will likely be overwhelmed and unable to provide you with immediate assistance. To help your family cope after a strong earthquake, store a household disaster kit in an easily accessible safe location. This kit, which complements your personal disaster kits, should be in a large portable watertight container and should hold at least a 3- to 5-day supply of the following items: Drinking water (minimum one gallon per person per day). First aid supplies, medications, and essential hygiene items, such as soap, tthpaste, and toilet paper. Emergency lighting light sticks and (or) a working flashlight with extra batteries and light bulbs (hand-powered flashlights are also available). A hand-cranked or battery-operated radio (and spare batteries). Canned and packaged fds and cking utensils, including a manual can opener. Items to protect you from the elements, such as warm clothing, sturdy shoes, extra socks, blankets, and perhaps even a tent. Heavy-duty plastic bags for waste and to serve other uses, such as tarps and rain ponchos. Work gloves and protective goggles. Pet fd and pet restraints. Copies of vital documents, such as insurance policies and personal identification. Note: Replace perishable items like water, fd, medications, and batteries on a yearly basis. STEP 3 For more information on safety, preparedness, and disaster kits, go to: Ready (Photo courtesy of American Red Cross) BEFORE A QUAKE 17
20 Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety Identify your building s potential weaknesses and begin to fix them Is your house, condo, or apartment strong enough to withstand an earthquake? Use the following quiz to see if your home is likely to be so badly damaged in a future earthquake that people might be injured or that it would be unsafe to occupy. If your home scores above 17 on the quiz, you probably should have a structural engineer evaluate it unless it has been strengthened in the last few years. The engineer will check to see if your home is strong enough to keep you and your family reasonably safe in an earthquake by lking for the following: STEP 4 Is your house properly connected to the foundation? Is there plywd on the exterior walls of your house? Are there anchors attaching the rf and flr systems to the walls? Is your house constructed out of unreinforced masonry? Do you have large openings like a garage dr that may require better bracing? The following quiz will help you to determine the adequacy of your house in resisting a seismic event. Once you have identified the areas requiring retrofitting, prioritize how and when to fix them, and get started. Local building departments are excellent resources. 18 BEFORE A QUAKE
21 Follow the seven steps to earthquake safety Structural-safety quiz for homes and other buildings Check the bubbles! 1. When was your home built? Before 1970 = 6 points = 3 points After 1980 = 1 point 2. How many stories and what style is your home? 2 or more stories above grade with stepped flrs, split levels, or large openings in flrs = 5 points 2 or more stories above grade with flat flrs, no steps in the flr, and no large openings in flrs = 3 points 1 story rambler above grade = 1 point 3. What is the construction material of the exterior walls? Unreinforced masonry bearing walls = 7 points Wd or reinforced masonry with full height brick veneer = 3 points Wd or reinforced masonry = 1 point 4. What are the foundation walls constructed from? Stacked rock or brick, with basement = 5 points Stacked rock or brick, no basement = 3 point Concrete, with or without basement = 1 point Slab on grade, no basement = 0 points 5. Where is your house located? (see map, page 8) STEP 4 Total points = If your home scores 17 or more points on the quiz, you probably should have an engineer, architect, or contractor evaluate it. EXAMPLES: , 1 story, unreinforced masonry, concrete foundation, Flagstaff: = , 2 story (flat), wd (brick veneer), concrete foundation, Yuma: = , 2 story (large openings), wd, slab on grade, Tucson: = 10 BEFORE A QUAKE 19
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