Ridgecrest earthquakes show how small faults can trigger big quakes - Los Angeles Times - 0 views
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When an earthquake strikes, the instinct of many Californians is to ask: Which fault ruptured — the Newport-Inglewood, the Hayward, the mighty San Andreas?
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But scientists are increasingly saying it’s not that simple.
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New research shows that the Ridgecrest earthquakes that began in July ruptured at least two dozen faults.
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