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Double Earthquake Threat: West Coast Fault Systems May Sync Up for Catastrophic 'Big One'

New research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and San Andreas fault can trigger earthquakes within hours of each other, potentially hitting multiple cities simultaneously.

Double Earthquake Threat: West Coast Fault Systems May Sync Up for Catastrophic 'Big One'
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