How old is Big One?
How old is Big One? Located in the famous seaside resort of Blackpool, the Big One was opened to the public in 1994 and at 235 feet (71m) it was the tallest rollercoaster in the world. It now holds the title of tallest rollercoaster in the UK.
Is a 10.0 earthquake possible in California?
No, earthquakes of magnitude 10 or larger cannot happen. The magnitude of an earthquake is related to the length of the fault on which it occurs. That is, the longer the fault, the larger the earthquake.