How ‘the big one’ near Seattle could trigger an earthquake in San Francisco

One of the most dangerous faults in the United States, the Cascadia Subduction Zone, may be able to trigger an earthquake on ...

A major earthquake hasn't struck California's big cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we will get a glimpse of one

A major earthquake hasn't struck any of California's biggest cities in more than three decades, but the "Big One" is a matter ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel

San Andreas, Cascadia faults could combine to set off huge double earthquake, new study finds

It’s like a plot from a Hollywood movie. A massive earthquake on one West Coast fault triggers other earthquakes far away, causing vast destruction over hundreds of miles. A new study out Tuesday ...
SFGate

The West Coast's most dangerous faults could rupture together, affecting entire region

Two of the West Coast’s most dangerous fault lines might be more in sync than scientists have realized. A new study found that the two sleeping giants, the Cascadia subduction zone and the northern ...
ABC7

2 major West Coast fault lines could be in sync and trigger double earthquake, scientists say

SAN FRANCISCO -- Scientists say there's new evidence that two of the best-known earthquake fault lines on the West Coast are in sync and that has the potential for a major disaster. A new study by ...
Palo Alto Weekly

October on the Peninsula: ‘Nightfall’ garden tours, Eichler history walk, San Andreas Fault hike — and more

Whether you’re looking to tour historic landmarks, learn some gardening skills or explore the local flora and fauna, you’ll find plenty of opportunities on the Peninsula. Check out our October home & ...
Los Angeles Times

West Coast’s two monster faults could trigger back-to-back earthquakes, new research suggests

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. New research suggests the San Andreas fault and the Cascadia subduction zone could produce devastating ...
Phys.org

Cascadia megathrust earthquake could trigger San Andreas fault

When the tectonic subduction zone beneath the Pacific Northwest moves, it does so in dramatic fashion. Not only is ground shaking from a magnitude 9+ earthquake incredibly destructive, the event ...