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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Searles Valley, California ruptured the road on Jul. 5, 2019. | Photo United States Geological Survey

MVHS takes cover on International ShakeOut Day

Jason Chu and Alyssa Yang October 30, 2023

MVHS held its annual ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill shortly after 10 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2023, as part of the international Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills movement, which aims to educate the world...

Earthquakes strike the Bay Area

Earthquakes strike the Bay Area

Ria Kolli January 11, 2018
Students and staff reflect on their experiences with recent local earthquakes
There is a packet of emergency preparation guidelines in each classroom. Although measures like these are common in schools, some students believe that more precautions should be taken to increase safety. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Earthquake: MVHS reflects on state of school safety after recent Napa earthquake

Varsha Venkat September 24, 2014
Recent Napa earthquake engenders thoughts on disaster preparation
Earthquake preparedness

Earthquake preparedness

Pranav Iyer September 16, 2014
Administrators discuss whether the student community is prepared for the next big earthquake while at school and at home.
Safety for all

Safety for all

Smitha Gundavajhala September 20, 2011
It is dangerous to be out of practice with certain drills and to not know some drills
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