The San Andreas Fault Line

The video discusses the San Andreas Fault, which runs through California and poses a significant earthquake risk to cities like Los Angeles. Despite quake-resistant designs, predicting large earthquakes remains challenging. The southern section of the fault has been inactive for over 300 years, increasing the likelihood of a major quake. Researchers use supercomputers to model fault line activity and predict future quakes. Historical data shows that a quake similar to the one in 1690 could cause significant damage today due to increased population density.

What makes large cities in California vulnerable to damage?

What are quake resistant design principles used for?

What is the expected movement of tectonic plates along the San Andreas Fault?

What is the significance of the last major quake along the southern section of the San Andreas Fault?

How could a major earthquake today impact the densely populated area compared to the past?