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A new study by San Jose State University reveals that the San Andreas Fault is slipping at a rate comparable to its northern sections, contradicting earlier assumptions of a slower southern segment. This finding has significant implications for earthquake risk assessment and preparedness in California.
Researchers at San Jose State University have uncovered that the San Andreas Fault is slipping at a much faster rate than previously estimated. In a study conducted at Sanborn County Park, Professor Kim Blisniuk and her team found that the fault preserves traces of past seismic events, indicating a consistent and high slip rate over a 10,000-year period.
This discovery aligns the southern section of the fault with the faster rates observed in the north, suggesting a uniform stress accumulation across the region. The implications for earthquake preparedness are significant, as the history of the fault includes major events like the 1989 Loma Prieta and 1906 San Francisco earthquakes. While the research awaits peer review, it serves as a critical reminder for residents to maintain robust earthquake preparedness plans
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