San Andreas

San Andreas is a major fault line in California, where the Earth’s tectonic plates slide past each other. This fault zone stretches about 750 miles and is responsible for many earthquakes in the region. When stress builds up along the fault, it can suddenly release, causing shaking and potential damage to communities. The most famous is the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Because of the fault's activity, California continuously monitors seismic risk, preparing for possible future earthquakes to protect residents and infrastructure.