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San Andreas Fault hits highest stress level in 1,000 years, study finds
Stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California has reached the highest levels in 1,000 years, according to new research. The study highlights elevated stress levels on these major fault lines, which could have implications for seismic activity.
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