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Health & Science10d 5h ago

A critical junction where two of California's most powerful fault systems meet has been quietly accumulating stress levels matching 1,000-year highs.

California, Cajon Pass, Los Angeles

Who
researchers, San Andreas, San Jacinto, Mojav, North San Bernardino
What
A critical junction where two of California's most powerful fault systems meet has been quietly accumulating stress levels matching 1,000-year highs.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:54:00 GMT · 10d 5h ago
Where
California, Cajon Pass, Los Angeles ·
Why
New research suggests that tectonic stress has grown to significant heights along key parts of the systems, especially in the Cajon Pass.
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How this affects you

Increased stress on these fault lines raises concerns about a dangerous earthquake in a densely populated area of Southern California, potentially spreading widely from the Cajon Pass 'earthquake gate'.

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