Quakes

California should have had a major earthquake by now, geologists warn
UPI reports: "California's three most historically active faults haven't slipped in a century, a hiatus unprecedented over the last 1,000 years, according to a new study. When researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey studied the paleoseismic records from the San Andreas, San Jacinto and Hayward faults, they failed to find a gap as long as California's current earthquake hiatus."

Comment: I've visited California several times but I've never lived there. When talking with residents, it always amazed me how accustomed they become to quakes. Low-intensity temblors are just a part of life. Moreover, they know that the "Big One" will happen someday. Yet, they take it all in stride and hope for the best. This has always amazed me! In the above report, we find that scientists have confirmed that major quake activity has been quieter than they would have expected. I think this means that the "Big One" might come sooner rather than later. Stay tuned!