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San Jacinto faults

Coverage of San Jacinto faults in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 12:00 UTC
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San Andreas Faultplace1Kate Scharerperson1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Liliane Burkhardperson1Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics and Planetologyorganization1Cajon Passplace1Southern Californiaplace1
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  • SCIENCEJun 23 · 12:00 UTCLAIST
    New earthquake study finds San Andreas fault is primed for a big quake

    A new study reveals that Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are under the highest stress levels in 1,000 years, increasing the likelihood of a major earthquake. Scientists used geological evidence like tree-ring records and sediment samples to model stress accumulation, noting pressure has been building since the 1857 'Big One.' The Cajon Pass is identified as a potential 'earthquake gate' that could connect ruptures between the two fault systems.