The United States sits on several active fault zones, making parts of the country vulnerable to powerful earthquakes. While most tremors are small and barely noticed, a handful have caused massive destruction and reshaped entire regions. This video explores 8 of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the United States, based on their magnitude and their impact on people and communities.
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