California Fault Stress Reaches 1,000-Year High

Researchers have discovered that stress on Southern California's San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached levels not seen in a thousand years. This high stress could mean that the Cajon Pass junction is more likely to experience an earthquake in the future. However, the scientists did not predict when an earthquake might occur. Understanding these faults helps us learn more about earthquakes and how to prepare for them.

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