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What scientists learned about a Bay Area fault that could unleash a magnitude 6.9 earthquake

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A new study shines a light on a system of earthquake faults in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Foothill Thrust Belt faults are deep under Silicon Valley. Researchers found they're capable of generating a magnitude 6.9 earthquake every 250 to 300 years. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake measured this magnitude.

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What scientists learned about a Bay Area fault that could unleash a magnitude 6.9 earthquake

For everyday Bay Area residents, the study is an important reminder to be prepared for the next big one.

2 years ago·Sonoma, United States

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What scientists learned about a Bay Area fault that could unleash a magnitude 6.9 earthquake

A new study shines a light on a system of earthquake faults in the San Francisco Bay Area that most residents don’t even know exists. The Foothill Thrust Belt faults are deep under Silicon Va…

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