Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Simulations predict ground motion for earthquakes on Bay Area's Hayward fault

The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone.

Simulations predict ground motion for earthquakes on Bay Area's Hayward fault
Image: Phys.org
The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone.

Originally published at Phys.org

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