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California Earthquakes Along San Andreas Fault May Be Triggered By Ancient Lakes

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California Earthquakes Along San Andreas Fault May Be Triggered By Ancient Lakes
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit near Kernville, California, on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. USGS
Elizabeth Dowell
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Researchers have discovered that ancient rising lakes may trigger California earthquakes along the San Andreas fault line.

The new study, published Wednesday in Nature, investigated earthquake activity along the southern San Andreas fault and found that six significant earthquakes on the fault line occurred when the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla was rising.
Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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