Episode 71: When the Big One Hits

<p>Talks about the next “Big One” hitting California have always been around when, not if. Seismologists predict it will happen by 2032. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk through one “Big One” scenario that would devastate the LA metro area. Don't give this one a listen if you're feeling doom & gloom about the world. Seriously. </p> <p>Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused</p> <p>This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Dankful IPA & Pale Ale</p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Fault#The_next_.22Big_One.22'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Fault#The_next_.22Big_One.22</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.buffalo.edu/mceer/catalog.host.html/content/shared/www/mceer/publications/NCEER-94-0008.detail.html'>https://www.buffalo.edu/mceer/catalog.host.html/content/shared/www/mceer/publications/NCEER-94-0008.detail.html</a></li> <li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Northridge_earthquake#Facilities_and_infrastructure_affected'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Northridge_earthquake</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-probability-earthquake-will-occur-los-angeles-area-san-francisco-bay-area#faq'>https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-probability-earthquake-will-occur-los-angeles-area-san-francisco-bay-area#faq</a></li> <li><a href='https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4916523'>https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4916523</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.shakeout.org/california/scenario/'>https://www.shakeout.org/california/scenario/</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-earthquake-fault-map/'>https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-earthquake-fault-map/</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/Blog/2020/San-Andreas-Fault-Line-Map'>https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/Blog/2020/San-Andreas-Fault-Line-Map</a></li> <li><a href='https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/'>https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/</a></li> <li>https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/prepa