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New research finds San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought
ABC7 Los Angeles • • general
Key Points:
- Researchers at San Jose State University discovered that the San Andreas Fault is slipping at a constant and faster rate than previously believed, based on a 10,000-year geological record from Sanborn County Park.
- This increased slip rate suggests that earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault may occur more frequently than earlier estimates indicated.
- The San Andreas Fault has a history of major earthquakes, including the 1906 San Francisco and 1989 Loma Prieta events, underscoring the ongoing risk to California.
- Although the research has not yet been peer-reviewed, experts emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness, likening it to having insurance for unexpected disasters.
- The findings highlight the need for continued vigilance and readiness among California residents due to the fault's persistent seismic activity.
