US EditionWhat is the San Andrés failure and how could it affect Mexico?: Forecast of earthquakes and impacts
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The San Andrés failure for Mexico represents a possible seismic threat to the northwestern region of the country, especially in Baja California. Although this failure is located mainly in the state of California, the United States, its geological influence extends to areas close to the Mexican territory. It is a tectonic fracture of approximately 1,300 kilometers in length where the plates of the Pacific and North America converge, generating te…
If you ask yourself why there are earthquakes in western Mexico and southern California, the answer is under your feet. There is an active geological fracture that accumulates energy for centuries and releases earthquakes without warning. That fracture is known as the San Andrés fault. Its extension crosses areas near the border with the United States, which makes it a point of interest for those who live in northwestern Mexico. Here is detailed…
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