VII. Los Altos

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42. Aerial view of collapsed five-story tower, St. JosephÍs Seminary. One person working in tower was killed. [H.G. Wilshire, U.S. Geological Survey]

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43. Aerial view of collapsed five-story tower, St. JosephÍs Seminary. [H.G. Wilshire, U.S. Geological Survey]

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44. Nontectonic surface rupture across Highway 280 at the interface of a roadcut and fill area 2.5 km (1.5 mi) north of Foothill Expressway. [J.K. Nakata, U.S. Geological Survey]

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45. The cement retaining walls along Highway 280 deformed in accordion-like pattern as a result of lateral compression. [J.K. Nakata, U.S. Geological Survey]