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Experts say long-term major earthquake risk is rising in the San Francisco Bay Area
United States
First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 3:17 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Experts report that the estimated chance of a major earthquake striking the San Francisco Bay Area within 30 years is increasing.
SO WHAT?
A major earthquake in the densely populated region could cause extensive casualties, infrastructure damage and economic disruption.
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