Experts Say Chile Fault Was Due for 'Big One,' But How Big?

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 01:33 in Earth & Climate

The seismic fault that gave way off the coast of Chile on Tuesday has long been overdue for a big earthquake, experts say. But they can't yet say whether this magnitude-8.2 shock is the "Big One" they've been expecting.    

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