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SCIENCEMay 19 · 14:00 UTCSCIENCE DAILY

Hidden earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more dangerous than expected

A hidden network of earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more active than expected, with smaller secondary faults rupturing every 350 years. The main fault has long worried geologists, but new research reveals a more complex picture. This increased activity could pose a greater threat to the city.

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