Researchers warn stress building on San Andreas Fault may lead to massive earthquake (opens original article in a new tab)

Researchers warn that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years, with potential for massive earthquakes affecting millions in Los Angeles.

• University of Hawaiʻi researchers warn San Andreas Fault has highest stress level in 1,000 years
• San Jacinto Fault also in critically loaded state with potential for simultaneous rupture
• Cajon Pass may enable combined rupture threatening millions in Los Angeles