California's Big One Risk Increasing
A recent study highlights the increasing risk of a major earthquake along California's San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems, which have reached stress levels unseen in 1,000 years. With over 160 years since the last significant rupture and the faults' typical cycle of around 150 years, experts warn a large quake could occur, potentially damaging water infrastructure and causing widespread destruction. The research emphasizes the importance of understanding fault risks but does not predict an imminent earthquake.
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