What Would Happen If A Major Earthquake Hit The San Andreas Fault In The United States?

The almost 800-mile-long geological wonder on the Californian coast is famed for its seismic potential. Over the next 3 decades, there is a strong 70% possibility of suffering an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 or higher, according to scientists.

The energy of large earthquakes has already been transferred to the San Andreas Fault. But what happens if this geological monster releases an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 or higher? What would happen after such a strong earthquake? There will undoubtedly be nothing like it in American history.

According to Rick Aster, professor of geophysics and head of the department at Colorado State University, “There are numerous possible causes for large earthquakes that move up and down the San Andreas fault system, especially ones that might be extremely dangerous in California.”