San Andreas Fault Could Shake Northern California Sooner Than Scientists Thought

San Andreas Fault Could Shake Northern California Sooner Than Scientists Thought

New geological research reveals that the Santa Cruz Mountains segment of the northern San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously estimated, raising the probability of seismic activity. Concurrently, separate studies indicate that stress levels on the fault’s southern stretches near Cajon Pass have reached highs over a 1,000-year span, amplifying concerns about major earthquakes … Read more