Hidden earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more dangerous than expected

Seattle is best known for the earthquake danger posed by the massive Cascadia subduction zone offshore. But researchers say another threat lies much closer to the city itself. A new study published in GSA Bulletin examines a complicated system of faults running directly beneath Seattle and nearby communities, revealing that smaller faults in the region may be far more active than previously understood.

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