Latest research suggests that the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults might own ruptured together in the past,and may again trigger more powerful destruction
Measuring the level of threat posed by severe earthquakes that could bring havoc to southern California should be reviewed, according to scientists who believe the risk could be greater than previously thought.
The warning follows latest research from a US geologist who found that two large faults in the region – the San Andreas and the neighbouring San Jacinto fault to its south – might own ruptured together in the past, or producing an earthquake that caused damage as far north as San Buenaventura and was felt as south as San Diego. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com