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Stress levels beneath Southern California’s two most dangerous fault systems have climbed to their highest in at least 1,000 years, prompting fresh concerns that the long-feared “Big One” may be drawing closer.
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Who
AGU Journal researchers
What
Stress levels beneath Southern California’s two most dangerous fault systems have climbed to their highest in at least 1,000 years, prompting fresh concerns that the long-feared “Big One” may be drawing closer.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:36:00 GMT · 5h 34m ago
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Southern California ·
Why
A new study published by AGU Journal found that tectonic stress has reached levels not seen in a millennium along the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems.
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This heightened stress raises concerns about a potentially catastrophic earthquake in Southern California, which could affect millions of residents and critical infrastructure in cities like Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and the Coachella Valley.
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