Cracks large size appeared in a state of Los Angeles, Californiain USA; this strange The phenomenon is putting the population and authorities on alert As some media outlets speculate about the arrival of “The Big One”, a earthquake greater than 8 on the magnitude scale.
In recent days some drones have captured images of large cracks and landslides more than 33 centimeters wideevents that have caused damage to coastal mansions in Los Angeles, California, as well as to roads in this city.
These images are circulating on social media, where the damage to the concrete of the roads in the municipality of Rancho Palos Verdes, which has a population of nearly 42,000, can be clearly seen.
VIDEO: Cracks in Los Angeles, California, may have been caused by rain and poor drainage system
In relation to the cracks that appeared in Los Angeles, Californiathe cause of this strange phenomenon could be a poor drainage system after the rains that have been registered in the municipality of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Another cause that could explain the phenomenon of cracks in the soil is the continuous extraction of groundwater in the areawhich could have damaged the soil infrastructure and caused these damages to appear.
However, in some media there was speculation about the arrival of The Big Oneand earthquake expected to occur in California, due to the San Andreas fault.
Los Angeles, California: What is The Big One?
Los Angeles, California will be the scene of a great earthquake caused by the San Andreas fault, which has been called The Big One“It’s not a question of if there will be a big earthquake, but when it will happen,” said a geologist interviewed by the BBC in July 2019.
According to scientists, this earthquake is expected to have a magnitude greater than 8.1 and a duration of 3 to 5 minutesso its consequences are anticipated to be catastrophic since a tsunami would be unleashed that would come and go for 24 hours.
The epicenter of the earthquake is estimated to be near Springfield and will affect the San Andreas fault, so it will be felt in San Diego, Oceanside, Los Angeles and nearby regions.
2024-09-06 21:14:35