![]() In simple terms, the San Andreas is one of many fault systems roughly marking the border between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. Of course, the reiteration of the seismic hazard to Californians will be nothing surprising, but what is new is the warning that the southern portion of the fault “”.Why is this eminent seismologist making these alarming statements? Well, the fact is that there has not been a major release of stresses in the southern portion of the since 1857. ![]() The director of the, Thomas Jordan, made an announcement recently that would have sent a chill down the spine of every Californian: that the San Andreas fault appears to be in a critical state and as such, could generate a large earthquake imminently. ![]() Partnersprovides funding as a member of The Conversation UK.The Conversation UK receives funding from these organisationsRepublish our articles for free, online or in print, under Creative Commons licence. ![]() ![]() Author.Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography and Natural Hazards, Coventry UniversityDisclosure statementMatthew Blackett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. ![]()
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