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The “Big One” is an oft-used nickname for the big San Andreas earthquake that is predicted to hit California sometime in the near future. But while this earthquake will certainly be hugely destructive and very large, it won’t be nearly as powerful as popular culture likes to portray it. That said, California will still need to buckle up because it’s going to be a very bumpy ride.

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