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Briefing: Seismic Activity in California Varies with the Seasons

Strategic angle: Research shows that seasonal changes can influence earthquake occurrences in California.

Editorial StaffMarch 25, 20261 min read

Earthquakes result from tectonic plate shifts.

Hydrological dynamics affect seismic activity.

Seasonal variations play a role in earthquake frequency.