Based on the accompanying map of the San Andreas Fault and the frequency of earthquakes along this fault, do you think San Francisco or Los Angeles has the greater risk of experiencing a major earthquake in the near future?

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Amaya Pham

15 January, 11:06

Based on the accompanying map of the San Andreas Fault and the frequency of earthquakes along this fault, do you think San Francisco or Los Angeles has the greater risk of experiencing a major earthquake in the near future?

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Nayeli · Answer 1

Los angeles is more likely to experience a major earthquake.

Explanation:

According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), there is a 60% chance that an earthquake of a magnitude of at least 6.7 occurs in Los Angeles within the next 30 years.

Plus, the San Andreas fault experiences major earthquakes every 40 - 240 years, and so far we have more than 160 years without one, so the chances are really high, and the catastrophic event is more likely to occur in Los Angeles.