9. Manila, Philippines
According to WorldAtlas.com, the Philippines capital is actually one of the more seismically active major cities. Not only is the region susceptible to quakes, but it can also see volcano activity. Unfortunately, Manila isn’t adequately prepared geologically to withstand large strikes from the Pacific Ring of Fire tectonic plate.
10. Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles could be in big trouble in the near future if a World Geological Survey is accurate. The survey claims, “California is more than 99% likely to be hit by a big earthquake – one that ranks above a 6.7 magnitude – within the next 30 years.” Unfortunately, the infrastructure of the city is only equipped to handle earthquakes up to a certain magnitude, so a strong quake will no doubt be devastating. Angelenos don’t tend to get worked up about this impending threat, even though they had a nasty shake-up during 1994’s Northridge quake. It’s impossible to time these things, of course, but when the big one hits you don’t want to be at Disneyland with the kids.
