The 'Big One' is a hypothetical earthquake of magnitude ~8 or greater that is expected to happen along the SAF. Such a quake will produce devastation to human civilization within about 50-100 miles of the SAF quake zone, especially in urban areas like Palm Springs, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
What cities will be affected by the big one?
What cities would the Big One hit?
The fault line runs deep under some of California's most populated areas, such as Daly City, Desert Hot Springs, Frazier Park, Palmdale, Point Reyes, San Bernardino, Wrightwood, Gorman, and Bodega Bay.
Where will the Big One earthquake hit?
San Andreas Fault Since then, Californians have long-anticipated another 'Big One' to hit along the San Andreas Fault. Based on seismic history and current data on the earthquake cycle, it's widely anticipated that the next 'Big One' will hit Southern California.
What states would be affected by the San Andreas fault?
| San Andreas Fault | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States (extends into Mexico) |
| State | California (portions in Baja California and Sonora) |
| Cities | San Francisco, San Bernardino, San Juan Bautista |
| Characteristics |
What will happen when the Big One hits?
Narrator: The quake could kill about 1,800 people and leave 50,000 or more with injuries. While people could die from falling debris and collapsed structures, the highest death toll would be from fires.
What year will the big one hit?
According to USGS there is a 70% chance that one or more quakes of a magnitude 6.7 or larger will occur before the year 2030.
Is it true that California is sinking?
No, California is not going to fall into the ocean. California is firmly planted on the top of the earth's crust in a location where it spans two tectonic plates.
What year will the Big One hit?
According to USGS there is a 70% chance that one or more quakes of a magnitude 6.7 or larger will occur before the year 2030.
What would happen if California had the Big One?
1,800 people will die. 1,600 fires will ignite and most of those will be large fires. 750 people will be trapped inside buildings with complete collapse. 270,000 people will be immediately displaced from their homes.