The Tintina Fault has been identified as a significant earthquake risk within North America, having built up underground pressure that may lead to a substantial quake. Located just outside Dawson City in Yukon, the fault could generate tremors affecting British Columbia, Alberta, and Montana, impacting critical infrastructure. The fault, largely overlooked compared to the San Andreas, stretches about 81 miles and could result in a magnitude 7.5 earthquake, risking severe damage and affecting over 125,000 people in remote areas. Experts stress the critical need for increased study and preparedness.
This new study shows it has been quietly building toward a potentially very large earthquake.
One section alone is approximately 81 miles long and could generate a magnitude 7.5 earthquake or greater, strong enough to shatter roads, destroy pipelines, and trigger landslides.
The fault could break along more than 109 miles causing strong earthquakes in northern US communities, potentially impacting over 125,000 people.
The fault may be at a late stage of a seismic cycle.
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