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Patrick Abbott
Coverage of Patrick Abbott in the Nexus archive.
- When’s the next 'Big One?' San Andreas fault reaching critical stress levels, scientists say
The San Andreas Fault, stretching 800 miles across California, hasn't triggered a major earthquake in decades, leading scientists to warn the region may be due for the next 'Big One.' A recent study by San Diego State University Professor Emeritus Patrick Abbott indicates the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are nearing critical stress levels.