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Here in California, the San Andreas Fault is a constant presence in our daily lives whether we think about it or not.
But this century has been a relatively quiet one for the 800-mile fault line.
New research from the University of Hawai'i suggests that the San Andreas fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years.
On Midday Edition, we talk about what a hypothetical earthquake scenario could mean for San Diego.
Plus, what you can do today to prepare for a major disaster before it happens.
Guests:
- Pat Abbott, geologist and professor emeritus, San Diego State University
- Daryl Arbuthnott, director, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
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