California is located in a hot-zone of fault lines that can rupture without warning. One of these faults, the San Andreas, is overdue for a high magnitude earthquake commonly referred to as “The Big One.” Here’s what experts say could happen when it hits the West Coast.<br /><br />For more resources on preparing for earthquakes visit:<br />https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-can-i-...<br /><br />MORE EARTH SCIENCE CONTENT:<br />Why America Has More Tornadoes Than Anywhere Else In The World<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmMw...<br />What If The Earth Spun Sideways On Its Axis<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCYpk...<br />The Most Extreme Black Holes In The Universe<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsN_a...<br /><br />------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />#Earthquake #California #ScienceInsider<br /><br />Science Insider tells you all you need to know about science: space, medicine, biotech, physiology, and more. <br /><br />Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com<br />Science Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessInsi...<br />Science Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/science_ins...<br />Business Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessinsider<br />Tech Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinsider<br />Business Insider/Tech Insider on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo<br /><br />What If A Mega Earthquake Hit California
