Distributed fracturing from the Ridgecrest 2019 earthquakes in Eastern California. The fault pierced through Earth’s surface where the large step (scarp) is located, to the left. Photo credit: Mike Oskin

Distributed fracturing from the Ridgecrest 2019 earthquakes in Eastern California. The fault pierced through Earth’s surface where the large step (scarp) is located, to the left. Photo credit: Mike Oskin

Distributed fracturing from the Ridgecrest 2019 earthquakes in Eastern California. The fault pierced through Earth’s surface where the large step (scarp) is located, to the left. Photo credit: Mike Oskin

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