Here's why experts are warning California about 'The Big One'

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Here's Why Experts Are Warning California About 'The Big One'

By USA TODAY

The most significant seismic event in California's history – an earthquake of 7.9 magnitude – occurred in 1857 and ruptured about 225 miles on the San Andreas Fault. That earthquake, dubbed the last "Big One," killed two people and produced shaking t ...Read more

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