Big U.s. West Coast Earthquakes Could Come as a One-Two Punch
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A scientific article suggests that big U.S. West Coast earthquakes could occur in rapid succession, as a 'one-two punch', and the community discusses the implications and likelihood of such an event.
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3 months ago
Good thing Canada's west coast won't be affected, I guess!
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