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.

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