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A critical junction 50 miles from downtown Los Angeles where two of California's most powerful fault systems meet has been quietly accumulating stress levels matching 1,000-year highs, new research suggests.
Cajon Pass, California, Los Angeles
Who
researchers, San Andreas fault, San Jacinto faults
What
A critical junction 50 miles from downtown Los Angeles where two of California's most powerful fault systems meet has been quietly accumulating stress levels matching 1,000-year highs, new research suggests.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:54:00 GMT · 10d 5h ago
Where
Cajon Pass, California, Los Angeles ·
Why
It's been over 100 years since the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults produced a major earthquake, and in peacetime, tectonic stress has grown to significant heights along key parts of the systems.
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How this affects you
This accumulation of stress raises concern of a dangerous earthquake that could be catastrophic for one of the most densely populated areas in the U.S., with the potential for ruptures to spread across multiple connected fault systems.
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