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Major Quake Hits ‘Big One’-Threatened Fault Line Close to Iconic U.S. Metropolis
California Earthquake Sparks Fears of Impending "Big One" on Hayward Fault A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Concord, California, near the Hayward Fault, reigniting fears that this seismic zone could trigger the long-dreaded "Big One." The tremor hit at 3:11 p.m. local time, marking the fourth minor quake in the area within 24 hours. Located just […]
"Risk of ‘Big One’ Earthquake Surge Threatens California by 2032 Amid New Quake Swarm"
California’s Bay Area Braces for the "Big One" as Earthquake Risk Rises [Image: Map of San Andreas Fault with highlighted risk zones] The San Francisco Bay Area faces a 72% chance of a devastating magnitude 6.7 or higher earthquake by 2055, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Sarah Minson, a USGS geophysicist, warns that […]
Triple Quake Strikes California Minutes Apart Amid Rising Fears of ‘The Big One’
California Hit by Cluster of Earthquakes Near High-Risk San Andreas Fault [Insert Photo 1: Aerial view of San Andreas Fault with caption: "The San Andreas Fault spans 800 miles and is closely monitored for seismic activity."] Three earthquakes struck California’s Grapevine region, north of Bakersfield, on Monday morning, reigniting concerns about the overdue “Big One.” […]
Title: "3.2-Magnitude Quake Triggers Strong Tremors in Affluent U.S. Neighborhood"
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3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes California Coast, Sparks "Big One" Concerns A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu, California, on Wednesday morning, unsettling residents already grappling with wildfire recovery efforts. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the tremor at 9:33 a.m. PT, centered just 2.8 miles off Malibu Beach. The quake was felt as far north as Los […]
23 Million Americans Face Violent Quake Threat from Little-Known Fault, Scientists Warn
Southern California’s Hidden Threat: The Elsinore Fault and the Looming “Big One” [Image: USGS simulation of a 7.8 magnitude quake along the Elsinore fault, showing widespread shaking across Southern California.] A recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake near San Diego has reignited fears of the “Big One”—a catastrophic quake long predicted for California. While the San Andreas […]
US Quake Sparks Fears of Imminent Major Volcanic Eruption
Earthquake Shakes Alaska Near Mount Spurr Volcano, Eruption Fears Grow [Image: Mount Spurr releasing ash during its 1992 eruption] A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Mount Spurr, an 11,000-foot volcano showing signs of imminent eruption. The quake, detected 30 miles northwest of the volcano, adds to heightened seismic activity observed since April 2024. Scientists warn […]
Myanmar Quake Severity Explained by Scientists, Greater Seismic Risks Forecasted
Massive 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Thousands Feared Dead A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, with tremors felt across Thailand and as far as China’s Yunnan province. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) warns casualties could range between 10,000 and 100,000. A second 6.4 magnitude quake hit just 12 minutes […]
Major Texas Quake Strikes Near City of 1.5 Million Residents
3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes South Texas Near San Antonio [Include image: Map showing earthquake epicenter near San Antonio] A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Wilson County, Texas, approximately 50 miles south of San Antonio, around 10:50 a.m. ET on Monday. Though minor, tremors were felt across the metro area, home to 1.5 million residents. The broader […]