Chance of mega earthquake hitting California now at a 'historic high', experts warn
Geologists warn that seismic pressure in California's southern San Andreas and San Jacinto fault lines has reached a 1,000-year high. While the timing of a potential earthquake remains unpredictable, experts note that the faults are 'critically loaded' and could interact to cause a major event.
Why it matters
Understanding the increased seismic risk in California is critical for disaster preparedness and infrastructure safety in one of the world's most populous and economically significant regions.
Scientists are warning that an earthquake could be heading to California, as recent research suggests that seismic pressure in two big fault lines is the highest at any point over the last 1,000 years.
The article relies on peer-reviewed research and scientific consensus without political or ideological framing.
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