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San Andreas Fault Moves Faster Than Thought | California News
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New research reveals the northern San Andreas Fault near the Santa Cruz Mountains is moving faster than previously thought, raising alarms about more frequent quakes and a higher risk of a major earthquake. While not new seismic activity, this deeper data reshapes our understanding — like getting a sharper map of a familiar danger zone. The fault’s influence stretches across California, from Loma Prieta to downtown LA, making every update critical for statewide preparedness. Compounding the concern, another study found the entire fault system at its highest stress in a thousand years, with the high-stakes Cajon Pass junction nearing peak tension — potentially primed for a catastrophic simultaneous rupture. Though still unverified, this emerging intel will be presented at a major conference in October, pending peer review by USGS experts.
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