Myanmar recently experienced a mega-quake, leaving devastation in its wake and prompting fears about seismic activity in California.

Key highlights include:

• The 2025 M7.7 Mandalay earthquake demonstrated the unpredictable nature of fault lines.
• Experts warn California's San Andreas fault could unleash a catastrophic quake.
• Hollywood's disaster flicks might not prepare us for the grim reality of the 'Big One.'
• Research shows variable rupture behavior could lead to unexpected consequences.

Is California next? Here's the full scoop.