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New research finds San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought
ABC7 Bay Area • • general
Key Points:
- New research from San Jose State University reveals that the San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously believed, maintaining a constant slip rate over the past 10,000 years.
- A faster slip rate on the fault suggests earthquakes could occur more frequently along the San Andreas Fault, which has historically produced major quakes like the 1906 San Francisco and 1989 Loma Prieta events.
- SJSU Professor Kim Blisniuk emphasizes the importance of earthquake preparedness, comparing it to having insurance that you hope never to use but is crucial in emergencies.
- Although the research is not yet peer-reviewed or published, it underscores the ongoing seismic risk in California and the need for residents to stay ready for potential earthquakes.
