Large cracks have appeared in the state of Los Angeles, California, in the United States; this strange phenomenon is putting the population and authorities on alert as some media outlets are speculating about the arrival of “The Big One”, an earthquake greater than 8 on the magnitude scale.
In recent days, drones have captured images of large cracks and landslides measuring more than 33 centimeters wide, which have caused damage to coastal mansions in Los Angeles, California, as well as to roads in the 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
Regarding the cracks that appeared in Los Angeles, California, the cause of this strange phenomenon could be a poor drainage system following the rains that have been recorded in the municipality of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Another cause that could explain the phenomenon of cracks in the ground is the continuous extraction of groundwater in the area, which could have damaged the soil infrastructure and caused the appearance of these damages.
However, some media outlets have speculated about the arrival of The Big One, an 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 major earthquake triggered by the San Andreas fault, which has been dubbed The Big One; “It’s not a question of if there will be a big earthquake, but when it will happen,” said a geologist consulted 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 minutes, so its consequences are anticipated to be catastrophic since it would unleash a tsunami 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.
