Recent seismological findings from the USGS indicate a heightened accumulation of strain across several fault lines in five western US states, prompting experts to alert that the risk of significant earthquakes is on the rise. The Hayward Fault located beneath Oakland, which has a population exceeding three million, has not experienced a rupture in 156 years and is deemed overdue. Additionally, the San Andreas Fault in Southern California is currently enduring more stress than it has in the past century, increasing the likelihood of a substantial 'Big One' event. FEMA is advising all households in the western US to prepare 72-hour emergency supply kits.
