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'The Big One' earthquake in California along San Andreas fault could hit sooner than later, study suggests
Scientists agree that "The Big One," a massive California earthquake along the San Andreas fault, is going to happen - but the question of timing is near-impossible.
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What happenedScientists agree that "The Big One," a massive California earthquake along the San Andreas fault, is going to happen - but the question of timing is near-impossible.
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Center'The Big One' earthquake in California along San Andreas fault could hit sooner than later, study suggests
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'The Big One' earthquake in California along San Andreas fault could hit sooner than later, study suggests
Scientists agree that "The Big One," a massive California earthquake along the San Andreas fault, is going to happen - but the question of timing is near-impossible.
'The Big One' earthquake in California along San Andreas fault could hit sooner than later, study suggests
Scientists agree that "The Big One," a massive California earthquake along the San Andreas fault, is going to happen - but the question of timing is near-impossible.
