Scientists from the Statewide California Earthquake Center simulated earthquakes in the Los Angeles region and found that the basin can trap ... a seismic hazard map, showing the chances of ...

Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about.

Parts of the city had been urged to evacuate as a powerful system brought rain and snow up and down the state.