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Fault that produced Venezuelan earthquakes is similar to San Andreas fault, Dr. Lucy Jones says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Rob McMillan , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the comparison between the two faults and the potential risks, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).
Seismologists are drawing comparisons between the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and the San Andreas Fault in Southern California. According to Dr. Lucy Jones, the fault that produced the Venezuelan earthquakes shares similarities with the San Andreas Fault.
This similarity has prompted seismologists to warn about potential risks along the San Andreas Fault. The recent earthquakes in Venezuela serve as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with the fault. For more information on the comparison between the two faults and the potential risks, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Seismologists are drawing comparisons between the recent earthquakes in Venezuela and the San Andreas Fault in Southern California. According to Dr. Lucy Jones, the fault that produced the Venezuelan…
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