Lower Portion of CA San Andreas Fault 150 Years Overdue

HERE is an op/ed piece about the aforementioned topic.

Experts tell us a major earthquake hits about every 150 years on the San Andreas Fault. It’s been 300 years since the most recent such event on the lower segment of the fault.

Golden Guardian 2008 will simulate a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The exercise will include federal, state and local emergency response organizations, including the State Office of Emergency Services and the State Office of Homeland Security. The exercise will take place during the week of November 10.

Personally, I don't understand why people live on this fault line in CA. I know, weather is temperate all season and great Pacific ocean sights. Still, this isn't worth it when the "big one" hits. . . . ((edit: oh, and the article has an interesting YouTube "geology lesson" at the end))


[edit on 18-10-2007 by anhinga]