Why We Need To Pay Attention To The San Andreas Fault

California is sitting on a "tectonic time bomb.”

…It's currently impossible to prevent an earthquake, but it is possible to prepare for the fallout of such an event. Each year since 2008, millions of people participated in the Southern San Andreas ShakeOut Scenario, an annual earthquake preparedness drill. Over 9.6 million people have registered for the 2023 drill, which is set to take place onOctober 19. The main message of the project? In the event of an earthquake, simply drop, cover, and hold on.

https://www.iflscience.com/why-we-need-to-pay-attention-to-the-san-andreas-fault-71115