The San Andreas Fault – Is a huge earthquake looming in California?| DW Documentary
California is one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. The San Andreas Fault, a 1,300-kilometer-long fracture zone in the earth’s crust, runs through the cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Scientists fear a major earthquake.
The San Andreas Fault is currently the most strongly observed geological phenomenon in the world. Scientists have long feared an earthquake so strong that it could mean the death of thousands of people. Economic damage, running into the billions, would also result.
Concerns are growing, as seismologists currently estimate that the next earthquake will occur before 2032. They put the probability of this at over 70%. For them, it is a race against time.
The documentary shows the scientific efforts being made to predict the unpredictable. International seismologists are studying the fault to make more accurate forecasts. The aim is also to reduce the risks for people.
With the help of 3D animations and aerial photographs, the researchers’ fascinating engineering approaches come to light. For them, the question is not whether the big quake will come, but when.
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