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Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California

Recent research highlights the discovery of a complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California, revealed through the tracking of tiny, unnoticeable earthquakes. These findings shed light on the interaction between the San Andreas fault and the Cascadia subduction zone, prompting a reevaluation of earthquake risks in this seismically active region.

Tiny earthquakes are revealing a hidden and complex fault system beneath Northern California. The findings challenge old assumptions and offer new clues about earthquake risks in one of the country’s most dangerous regions

Tiny earthquakes are revealing a hidden and complex fault system beneath Northern California. The findings challenge old assumptions and offer new clues about earthquake risks in one of the country’s most dangerous regions

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Key Highlights

  • Tiny earthquakes are being tracked to uncover a hidden fault system beneath Northern California.
  • The research focuses on the area where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone.
  • These findings suggest a more complex seismic environment than previously understood.
  • The study aims to improve understanding of earthquake risks in North America's dangerous seismic regions.
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  1. Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California

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