In a dramatic tale of survival and heroism, a devastating earthquake strikes California, leading to daring rescues by a helicopter team led by a pilot named 'The Rock'. Amidst the chaos, seismologists work on groundbreaking earthquake prediction technology. The Rock's character strives to save his daughter Blake, who is trapped in a collapsing building with two British brothers. As the city crumbles and a massive tsunami threatens, The Rock and his ex-wife courageously navigate the disaster to reunite with Blake. Ultimately, they triumph over the catastrophe, hinting at a possible reconciliation of their family.
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1. The story begins in the San Fernando Valley, California.
2. A blonde girl is driving and neglects the road to drink water and check her cell phone.
3. A geological fault breaks, causing the earth to open and the girl's car to hang from branches.
4. A team of experienced rescuers, led by a pilot, arrive to save the girl.
5. The pilot is described as the most humble and maritime pilot in history.
6. The terrain is very rugged, and the entrance seems impossible, but the team specializes in the impossible.
7. A rescuer carefully descends to secure the car and save the girl.
8. The car falls, and the girl is about to die, but the pilot saves her.
9. Dr. Lawrence, a seismologist, explains the importance of predicting earthquakes.
10. He and his colleague, Dr. Kim, are testing a new technology to predict earthquakes.
11. The technology is supposed to revolutionize seismology and help humanity.
12. A 7.1 earthquake occurs, and Dr. Lawrence yells at everyone to evacuate the dam.
13. The earthquake causes the dam to collapse, and Dr. Kim is trapped and killed.
14. The pilot, who is also the rock, is trying to have a close relationship with his daughter, Blake.
15. Blake is going to study at a university far away, and the rock wants to spend time with her.
16. However, an emergency occurs, and the rock has to save people instead.
17. Blake's stepfather, a millionaire, offers to give her a ride, but the rock feels jealous.
18. The earthquake hits, and Blake gets stuck in a parking lot.
19. The British boy, Ben, and his little brother rescue Blake.
20. The rock and his ex-wife team up to save their daughter.
21. They use a helicopter to search for Blake, but it crashes in a shopping center.
22. They find an airplane hangar and fuel up to continue their search.
23. Blake and her friends take refuge in a very tall tower, but it starts to collapse.
24. The rock and his ex-wife navigate through the ruined city to find Blake.
25. They use a boat to reach the tower, and the rock breaks a window to save Blake.
26. Blake is rescued, and the family is reunited.
27. The media thanks Dr. Lawrence for his work in predicting the earthquake and saving lives.
28. The government and army are dedicated to rescuing people and helping victims.
29. The fantastic divorced parents hug each other, suggesting they might not be divorced for long.