NASA JUST ANNOUNCED San Andreas Fault Crack on the Brink of Eruption After New Findings!

Introduction this is a map of California where the green  line runs through the state from the saltan   sea in the South northward for approximately 800  miles through both Coastal and Inland regions   revealing the location of the San Andreas fault  the fault is notorious for dividing California   in half and causing deadly earthquakes that keep  the US government and Californians on the edge of   their seats it is always closely monitored but  recent discoveries indicate that something even   more catastrophic is on the horizon the question  is when will the San Andreas fault finally give   way will it cause California to slip into the sea  the anticipation of such a significant event is   palpable and scientists are racing against time  to find answers before it's too late join us as   we delve into the ominous signs that the San  Andreas fault is about to crack and what that   could mean for California and the world the San  Andreas fault is a name that immediately triggers   thoughts of catastrophic earthquakes especially  for those living in California it is a major crack   in the Earth's surface found in the Far Western  part of North America this fault stretches for   over 800 miles running northwestward from the  Northern end of the Gulf of California through   NASA’s Shocking Discovery the western part of California and then reaching  the Pacific Ocean in the region of San Francisco   what makes this fault so feared is the constant  tectonic movement movement detected around its   base often leading to earthquakes along its path a  tragic example that still resonates with Americans   is the destructive earthquake that struck in 1906  although a smaller earthquake happened in 1989 5   years later the suburbs of Los Angeles experienced  a more powerful and damaging earthquake along one   of the San andreas' larger secondary faults  despite the devastation caused by these events   it's important to note that the fault line itself  did not move directly through the affected towns   however there are several communities that lie  squarely on the fault line and are vulnerable   to a potential earthquake disaster Point Reyes  station Fraser Park Daily City Desert Hot Springs   Gorman San Bernardino Wrightwood Palmdale and  Bodega Bay are all sitting ducks the recent   Announcement by Thomas Jordan the director of  the Southern California earthquake Center about   the critical state of the San Andreas fault has  turned the minds of every Californian and made   them anxious according to Thomas the fault line is  in a critical State and a massive earthquake could   be looming underneath the Californian residents  are already living with the fear that the fault   line could unleash at any moment but this new  warning has made them even more scared the   Southern California section of the fault line is  particularly vulnerable and Thomas common Ed that   it looks like it's locked loaded and ready to go  the last time this region suffered such a disaster   was in 1857 when a magnitude 7.9 earthquake  ruptured a breathtaking 185 miles between Monterey   County and the San Gabriel mountains near Los  Angeles it has been too quiet for too long and the   springs on the San Andreas system have been wound  very tight the recent announcement made during the   national earthquake conference in Long Beach has  put every on high alert and they are now wondering   when the next earthquake will hit and how  devastating it will be the San Andreas fault has   long been a source of anxiety for Californians and  for a good reason it is a major tectonic boundary   The San Andreas Fault Explained where the Pacific Plate is slowly moving Northwest  relative to the North American Plate this movement   should relieve about 16 ft of accumulated plate  movement every 100 years but unfortunately the   stress has been building up for over a century  the director of the Southern California earthquake   Center Thomas Jordan recently sounded the alarm  that the fault seems to be in a critical State   and a great earthquake could be looming underneath  however this section of the San Andreas fault is   not the only one that is overdue for an earthquake  San Bernardino County around the southeast in the   Kon pass has not significantly moved since an  earthquake in 1812 meanwhile areas Southeast   towards the the salt and sea have been quiet  from about 1680 to 1690 to compound the problem   geologists have studied the movement of tectonic  plates and discovered that the Pacific Plate is   moving Northwest of the North American Plate  Jordan advises the California government to   focus on preparing for a potentially powerful  earthquake one as tough as a magnitude 8 he   praised Los Angeles for taking proactive measures  to mitigate their vulnerability to earthquakes by   incorporating earthquakes retrofits on apartment  and concrete buildings it is critical for other   communities like those in San Bernardino County to  follow suit and take the necessary steps to become   vital in the face of an impending earthquake  mayor Eric garet of Los Angeles has been working   tirelessly to ensure that the city is prepared  for the worst case scenario when it comes to   earthquakes his efforts to incorporate earthquake  retrofits on apartment and concrete building   have been applauded by Thomas Jordan director  of the Southern California earthquake Center   Jordan expressed his surprise at the success  of this plan and said it's remarkable that this   happened we know politically how difficult  it is to make these changes however despite   these efforts California still finds itself ill  prepared for what is to come with the San Andreas   fault finally giving way the state is facing one  of the most devastating natural disasters that it   What’s Causing the Imminent Eruption? has ever seen according to a report from the US  Geological Survey a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on   the southern San Andrea fault could cause 50,000  injuries $200 billion doll in damage and severe   long-lasting disruptions this sort of powerful  earthquake could last for almost 2 minutes with   the strongest shaking happening in areas like the  Coachella Valley Inland Empire and Antelope Valley   it could also result in pockets of strong shaking  in areas where sediments trap shaking waves such   as the San Gabriel Valley and East Los angelis to  make matters worse the sewer system could be out   of commission for up to 6 months and an estimated  1,500 deaths could occur this is a grave situation   that requires urgent action to prepare for the  worst case scenario other areas that are being   focused on include strengthening Los Angeles's  unsafe Aqueduct systems and T Communications   networks it is essential for California to act  fast to mitigate the potential damage and loss   of life caused by a disaster of this magnitude  the San Andreas fault has the potential to cause   catastrophic Devastation which can be understood  by looking back at the 1857 earthquake also known   as the fort ton Quake this earthquake estimated  to be 7.9 magnitude was so powerful that it   earned its name despite starting farther north in  Monteray County and moving Southward through Fort   ton to the Kon pass in San Bernardino County  the shaking lasted 1 to 3 minutes causing soil   liquefaction and uprooting trees in places as far  as Stockton however even though the San Andreas   fault runs directly into Los Angeles it is located  30 m away from the downtown area unfortunately   this distance doesn't mean that the city is out of  danger in fact the city is expected to exper exp   erence severe shaking if a large earthquake occurs  on the fault due to its proximity to the San   Andreas fault system to help people understand the  extent of the possible damage Thomas Jordan and   his team simulated a magnitude 7.8 Quake on the  fault the simulation starts from the saltan sea   and moves West toward the San Gabriel mountains  showing how seismic waves can affect the Los   Angeles area additionally another simulation video  shows the ground shaking stretching from Northern   San Diego County to barow in 2010 the Southern  California earthquake Center used a supercomputer   Potential Impact on Millions to create a simulation of what a magnitude 8  earthquake on the San Andreas fault would look   like the simulation was designed to be similar to  the powerful 1857 earthquake but even stronger it   begins in Monteray County and moves further south  towards the Mexican border with the LA Basin and   San Fernando Valley hit hard due to the trapping  of shaking and soft soils you can see that this   area of influence by the shaking has expanded  to huge proportions says Jordan the directivity   pulse shoves energy down the fault and excites  sedimentary basins like the San Fernando Valley   Los Angeles Basin and San Bernardino the shaking  in the Los Angeles region would persist for long   periods if the simulation were to happen what  type of fault would we call the San Andreas fault   according to the theory of plate tectonics the San  Andreas fault is the boundary between two major   plates of the Earth's crust the Northern Pacific  to the South and West and the North American to   the north and east the Northern Pacific Plate is  moving laterally past the North American Plate   in a Northerly direction making the San Andreas  fault a strik slip fault though the plate movement   relative to each other has been about 1 cm per  year of geologic time the annual activity rate   has been 4 to 6 cm per year since the early 20th  century with such activity it's only a matter of   time before the next big one the San Andreas fault  is notorious for its role in causing devastating   earthquakes with some sections of the fault  moving as much as 6.4 M during the 1906 Quake   despite this some still refer to the San Andreas  as a transform fault but understanding what this   means can be a bit tricky think of two slices of  pizza on a table with one one slice of pepperoni   and the other with anchovies as you slide them  past each other bits of pepperoni crumble and   drop onto the anov side this is exactly what  happens with the fault making the geology   and land forms along the massive Rift incredibly  complex and unpredictable it's important to note   What’s Next for Earthquake Preparedness? that despite the danger it poses the movement of  the tectonic plates is actually quite slow with an   average speed of just a couple of inches per year  about the same rate at which your fingernails grow   however this motion is not steady and there  are times when the plates become locked pushing   against each other without moving at all when this  happens the average motion can be just a couple   of inches per year however when the strain finally  builds up enough to break the rock along the fault   the plates can suddenly slip several feet sending  out waves in all directions that we experience as   earthquakes the San Andreas fault is more than  just an invisible crack in the Earth's crust in   fact you can see parts of it in several places  throughout California if you take a trip to the   ciso plane located in San Louis Obispo County you  can get a glimpse of this Mighty fault it's also   visible in Marin County where you can observe the  fault signature scarps and pressure ridges however   not all parts of the fault are as easy to spot as  some are covered in Brush and alluvium or haven't   moved in many years in urban areas like like  Los Angeles and San Bernardino roads cut through   Conclusion towering mountains of gouge powdery crushed rock  that's been pulverized by the moving plates but   the San Andreas fault is more than just a physical  entity it's a geological Masterpiece that spans   over 30 million years as the plates have moved and  collided rocks from vastly different regions have   been forced together creating a diverse array of  rock types on both sides of the fault for example   the selenian block of granite in Central Northern  California originated in Southern California   while the Nino volcanoes in Los Angeles County  are the other half of a volcanic complex that   begins 200 mil Southeast in Monterey County and  while some may argue that the fault is in North   Mexico one thing is for sure the San Andreas  fault is a testament to the power of tectonic   activity and the beauty of the natural world  the San Andreas fault has been the subject of   many myths and rumors over the years years some  of which are simply not true while it is true   that the fault is capable of producing significant  earthquakes the idea that it can cause Mega Quakes   of magnitude 10 or more is nothing more than  a myth scientists have concluded that no fault   lasts long enough to generate such a powerful  earthquake exists the San Andreas fault while   significant at 880 mil long is not nearly long  enough to produce an earthquake of this magnitude   it's important to note that earthquake magnitudes  are directly related to the length of the fault   on which they occur in other words the longer the  fault the larger and more powerful the earthquake   the largest earthquake ever recorded was a  magnitude of 9.5 in Chile occurring on a fault   that is almost 1,000 M long another common myth  about earthquakes is that they can be predicted   while many scientists are working tirelessly  to find ways to predict earthquakes there is   currently no accepted method of predicting the  exact time place and magnitude of an impending   Quake it's an ongoing area of research and we're  making progress but it's not yet possible finally   while the San Andreas fault is not likely to cause  a mega Quake there is still a significant risk of   a major earthquake happening in the San Francisco  Bay area in Southern California scientists have   estimated that the probability of a significant  earthquake occurring in these regions within   the next 30 Years is between 62% and 60% it's  essential to be aware of the potential risks   and take necessary precautions to ensure your  safety in the event of an earthquake despite the   uncertainty surrounding the San Andreas fault  scientists have made progress in predicting   the type of ground motion that can be expected  during an earthquake this information is critical   for engineers and building code Developers ERS to  ensure that structures are safe and can withstand   earthquakes however the San Andreas fault remains  a significant source of concern for scientists due   to its close proximity to California's massive  population and infrastructure despite this   exploring the fault can be a great adventure for  those who love nature and the outdoors along the   fault there are many uncrowded and peaceful roads  that are perfect for family outings camping bird   watching and rock collecting State and national  parks strung along the fault like beads on a   string offer stunning views of Natural Beauty with  wild flowers and Wildlife along the way however   the Silence of the fault still weighs heavily on  scientists and geologists who are still unsure   when it will release all the accumulated stress  it has been holding in the San Andreas fault has   a notorious reputation for producing some of the  most destructive earthquakes in history but the   question on everyone's mind is whether the next  one will be as powerful as the devastating 1857   Fort tjon earthquake or the infamous 1906  San Francisco earthquake the San Francisco   earthquake is etched in California's history for  the devastation it caused leveling buildings and   killing thousands however the most massive  earthquake that hit Southern California was   the great Fort tjon earthquake which was felt  all over the region interestingly Fort ton was   not the earthquake's main point and Parkfield in  Monterey County was actually the epicenter of the   earthquake the rupture originated Northwest  of Parkfield and propagated southeastward   along the San Andreas fault for over 360 km  Fort tajon was only the Midway point of the   rupture and it suffered more damage than other  sparsely populated areas in Southern California   compared to other significant earthquakes in  history the 1857 Fort tjon earthquake was more   significant than the 1872 Owens Valley quake and  was just as large if not larger than the 1906 San   Francisco earthquake while scientists cannot  predict when the next earthquake will happen   they continue to study the fault to gain insights  into Its Behavior and better prepare for when it   does unleash its power the fort ton earthquake of  1857 estimated to be as large as magnitude 8 was   particularly destructive due to its proximity to  the fault while the 1906 earthquake caused damage   along a 400 km stretch of the northern segment of  the fault both the 1857 and 1906 Quakes resulted   in shaking that lasted for up to 2 minutes  interestingly areas far away from the fault such   as Los Angeles San Bernardino and Santa Barbara  were surprisingly spared from significant damage   during the 1857 earthquake modern high rises may  be more vulnerable to long period ground motion   experienced during earthquakes than low buildings  as their response to such motion is not well   understood in contrast Fort tajon was battered  by aftershocks for months and even years after   the main shock due to its proximity to The Fault  scientists predict that if other populated areas   such as rightwood Palmdale Fraser park or Taft  were around during the 1857 Quake they would have   experience similar intensities to those felt  at Fort tjon the next big one is a matter of   when not if and questions remain as to whether it  will be as large as the 1857 earthquake Southern   California residents must remain Vigilant and  prepared for the inevitable as earthquakes   can strike at any time although Los Angeles was  not hit as hard during the last earthquake it's   uncertain how well modern structures would hold  up in another big Quake interestingly local faults   such as blind thrust faults pose a greater risk to  population centers like Los Angeles San Bernardino   and Santa Barbara as they are closer to these  areas and are less understood than the San Andreas   fault however for places along the San Andreas  fault like Fort ton and Palmdale the San Andreas   Remains the biggest threat while earthquakes are  the most commonly associated natural disaster with   the San Andreas fault it can also cause severe  flooding in certain areas when the fault ruptures   it can create dams in rivers and streams which  may cause the water to build up and flood nearby   areas Additionally the shaking from an earthquake  can cause landslides which can also Dam up rivers   and create floods in some cases large earthquakes  on the San Andreas fault have caused significant   flooding in nearby regions for example the  1906 San Francisco earthquake caused widespread   flooding in the city due to ruptured water MS and  compromised levies so while the San Andreas fault   is primarily known for its earthquake activity  it is important to be aware of the potential for   flooding as well continued monitoring and research  are essential to comprehending and mitigating the   seismic hazard in Southern California while  we cannot prevent earthquakes being aware   of the potential dangers can help us prepare and  minimize their impact nonetheless it's important   for Californians and visitors to be prepared  and stay informed on the latest safety measures   so whether it's a family outing to one of the  state or national parks strung along the fault or   simply driving down one of the peaceful uncrowded  roads that stretch alongside it one thing is for   certain the San Andreas fault remains a Marvel  and a mystery the Southern California earthquake   Center has made predictions about the potential  damage that could be caused by the San Andreas   fault however there is always the possibility that  the actual damage could be more or less severe   than what was predicted it is also unclear whether  the fault will remain dormant forever or when the   next big earthquake will occur what do you think  share your thoughts in the comment section below