I think that since global warming is happening i dont think cali will seperate.. i think the icecaps will melt and all coastal areas will be underwater.. about 100 miles into land depending on hight...that means most of cali..all of the east coast..and most of mexico.. and yada yada...but if that happens only about 45% of american will be above land... YAY MORE COASTAL HOUSES..but yeah..that whould suck balls