Giant Quake To Strike California This Summer

New Research Shows Southern San Andreas Fault Is In A Seismic Drought

Lack Of Activity May Be A Sign Of An Impending Major Earthquake

A new study by a team of seismologists at the University of California, Berkeley, has found that the southern San Andreas fault is in a seismic drought, going more than 300 years without a major earthquake.

The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, found that the lack of seismic activity on the southern San Andreas fault is unusual, and may be a sign of an impending major earthquake.

The San Andreas fault is one of the most active seismic faults in the world, and is responsible for some of the largest earthquakes in California's history. The last major earthquake on the southern San Andreas fault occurred in 1857, and caused widespread damage and loss of life.

The new study suggests that the southern San Andreas fault is now overdue for a major earthquake. The researchers found that the fault has been building up strain for decades, and that the pressure is now so great that it is likely to rupture in the near future.

The researchers say that the next major earthquake on the southern San Andreas fault could be as large as magnitude 7.5, and could cause widespread damage and loss of life. They are urging residents of California to be prepared for a major earthquake, and to take steps to mitigate its potential impact.