Earthquake study suggests the ‘big one’ could be much worse than expected

Those living in the Pacific Northwest have been warned about the so-called ‘big one’ for decades. It’s a super earthquake that would wreak havoc on coastal communities. It’s unclear when the quake might hit, but as Richard Zussman reports, new research provides a much clearer picture of how big it could be.

• Why the ‘big one’ earthquake threat to B.C. may be bigger than previously thought