Link between Calaveras, Hayward faults means potentially larger quakes

Link between Calaveras, Hayward faults means potentially larger quakes
Berkeley CA (SPX) Apr 07, 2015 - University of California, Berkeley seismologists have proven that the Hayward Fault is essentially a branch of the Calaveras Fault that runs east of San Jose, which means that both could rupture together, resulting in a significantly more destructive earthquake than previously thought. "The maximum earthquake on a fault is proportional to its length, so by having the two directly connected ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Newly_discovered_link_between_Calaveras_Hayward_faults_means_potentially_larger_quakes_999.html