San Andreas and San Jacinto Faults Under Highest Stress in 1,000-Year Simulation

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Published: 2026-10-02
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily

Researchers have found that stress on Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached some of the highest levels observed in a 1,000-year simulation. This finding highlights the significant seismic risk in the region, as both major faults are currently highly stressed.

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