HE BIG ONE: West Coast 9.0 Earthquake Risk EXPLAINED

The threat of a massive earthquake along the U.S. West Coast has raised serious questions about what could happen if a magnitude 9.0-class earthquake strikes. From powerful ground shaking and infrastructure damage to tsunami risks and widespread disruptions, the potential consequences could be enormous. In this video, we explain the science behind the West Coast earthquake risk, the major fault zones scientists are watching, why a magnitude 9.0 earthquake would be so devastating, and what communities could face in the aftermath.