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201288 min0documentary

8.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Scientific Research

Megaquake 10.0

201288 min0documentary

8.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A potential 10.0 magnitude earthquake could devastate cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to experts on the San Andreas Fault.

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A potential 10.0 magnitude earthquake could devastate cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to experts on the San Andreas Fault.

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John Ealer

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Jonathan Frakes

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Seismologists gather to discuss the San Andreas Fault in California, a site of significant earthquake risk. Experts predict a potential 10.0 magnitude quake that could devastate cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. The documentary presents scientific simulations and historical data that illustrate the frequency of major seismic events in the region. It also addresses the geological factors contributing to this threat and the potential loss of life and infrastructure if such a disaster occurs.

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