A landmark geophysical study has revealed that the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems are carrying unprecedented levels of tectonic stress, with experts warning that a critical mountain junction could trigger a massive, region-wide seismic event.
For decades, the 'Big One' has been a haunting prospect for those living near the San Andreas fault. Now, a new physics-based model published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth suggests the danger is far more complex than previously understood.
