California rocked by another earthquake that will unleash the Big One
Southern California has experienced two consecutive days of earthquakes along the Garlock Fault near its junction with the San Andreas Fault. Geophysicists warn that these seismic events could indicate building stress, potentially increasing the risk of a major earthquake known as 'The Big One.'
Why it matters
The intersection of these two major fault lines is a critical area of concern for seismic safety and disaster preparedness in the Western United States.
By CHRIS MELORE, US DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR
The article reports on scientific warnings and seismic data without taking a political stance.
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