New research finds San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought
New research from San Jose State University suggests the San Andreas Fault is slipping at a faster, more constant rate than previously estimated. While the study is not yet peer-reviewed, experts emphasize that this data underscores the need for earthquake preparedness in California.
Why it matters
Understanding fault slip rates is critical for seismic risk assessment and long-term disaster mitigation planning.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Just a week after a 3.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the Hayward Fault in Oakland, new research is highlighting a danger on the San Andreas Fault.
Researchers at San Jose State University found that the fault is slipping faster than previously thought.
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SJSU Professor Kim Blisniuk spoke with ABC7 Eyewitness News about the new research.
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