That is the way that fault operates as well." In other cases, the plates may move up and down, rather than from side to side.

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And,in fact,people live very close to the geologic fault that caused this earthquake.

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"The last major event on that fault occurred 250 years ago, so if the fault snaps, it's going to snap by 1.7 meters, and that's about a magnitude 7 earthquake."

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"What they're addressing are the diminished values of the cars nationwide, as the result of Toyota's misinformation and mismanagement of the company, through no fault of the consumers.' Northeastern University Law Professor Tim Howard, leads a consortium of attorneys that will make the case for a single class action lawsuit.

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