Calif. quake scientists detail impact of 'Big One'

Calif. quake scientists detail impact of 'Big One'

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LOS ANGELES - The "Big One," as earthquake scientists imagine it in a detailed, first-of-its-kind script, unzips California's mighty San Andreas Fault north of the Mexican border. In less than two minutes, Los Angeles and its sprawling suburbs are shaking like a bowl of jelly. The jolt from the 7.8-magnitude temblor lasts for three minutes — 15 times longer than the disastrous 1994 Northridge quake.

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Sure, we're long overdue for such a scenario, but why is this being reported now? Because of China? Why is there a "hypothetical" date in the story? Was that necessary? What do you all think?

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