Unlocking 100,000 Years Of Quakes From Rocks In California
Unlocking 100,000 Years Of Quakes From Rocks In California
US · Published Sep 15, 2025
Researchers are analyzing rocks in California's San Gorgonio Pass to pinpoint active strands of the San Andreas Fault.
The study of rocks' thermal history and luminescence helps track fault activity over 100,000 years.
Findings improve seismic hazard mapping, guiding safer construction and preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.
Researchers analyze San Gorgonio Pass bedrock
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are delving into the bedrock of California’s San Gorgonio Pass to identify the active strands of the San Andreas Fault. Their work involves analyzing the thermal history and luminescence of rocks, enabling them to trace uplift, erosion, and fault activity over an impressive 100,000-year period.
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