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USGS: California's Next Big Hazard Could Be a Volcano

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey assesses the risk of volcanic eruptions across the state.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has warned that California's next big hazard could come in the form of a volcanic eruption—not a massive earthquake, landslide or wildfire, which the state is often known for.

In a report released Monday, the USGS said that at least 10 volcanic eruptions have taken place in the past 1,000 years and that "future volcanic eruptions are inevitable."

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