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Fault that produced Venezuelan earthquakes is similar to San Andreas fault, Dr. Lucy Jones says
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 News.
Seismologists are drawing comparisons between a fault that produced recent earthquakes in Venezuela and the San Andreas Fault in Southern California. This similarity is prompting warnings about potential risks in the region. According to Dr.
Lucy Jones, the Venezuelan fault bears resemblance to the San Andreas Fault. This has led seismologists to sound a cautionary note about the potential dangers posed by the San Andreas Fault. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the full report from ABC7 News.
Further details are available from the source, providing a more in-depth look at the similarities between the two faults and the potential implications for Southern California.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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