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'The Big One' could trigger larger earthquake along West Coast

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Most of us have probably heard that when it comes to earthquakes, "The Big One" could happen at any time, but a new study has now found that if the "big one" happens in the Pacific Northwest, it could trigger an even bigger one and affect cities up and down the West Coast.

Breakdown
  • A new study finds a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could trigger a larger quake along the West Coast. 6s
  • Geological evidence shows past earthquakes on the Cascadia and San Andreas faults occurred in rapid succession. 57s
  • Researchers say it is a matter of when, not if, a major earthquake will occur. 1m 20s
  • Cities including Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and San Francisco could be affected by large earthquakes. 1m 39s
  • Experts warn that much of the region's infrastructure is vulnerable to earthquake damage. 2m 10s
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