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10.5

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10.5 is a 2004 American television disaster miniseries broadcast by NBC and directed by John Lafia. Its story centers on a sequence of major earthquakes affecting the western United States, including a West Coast megaquake with a magnitude of 10.5. The miniseries attracted strong television ratings, while its depiction of earthquake science and seismic events was criticized by scientific commentators.

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What is the disaster in 10.5?

The miniseries depicts a sequence of major earthquakes affecting the western United States. Its most extreme event is a fictional West Coast megaquake with a magnitude of 10.5.

When did 10.5 air?

10.5 is a 2004 American television disaster miniseries. It was broadcast by NBC and directed by John Lafia.

Is the 10.5 earthquake scientifically realistic?

The magnitude 10.5 event is a fictional disaster premise used for television drama. Earthquake magnitude 10.5 is extraordinarily large, so the miniseries should be viewed as speculative disaster entertainment rather than a forecast.

Who directed the 10.5 miniseries?

10.5 was directed by John Lafia. The story follows the escalating effects of earthquakes across the western United States.

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