Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Here in California, the San Andreas Fault is a constant presence in our daily lives whether we think about it or not.
But this century has been a relatively quiet one for the 800-mile fault line.
New research from the University of Hawai'i (https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/06/10/san-andreas-fault-stress/) suggests that the San Andreas fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years.
On Midday Edition, we talk about what a hypothetical earthquake scenario could mean for San Diego.
Plus, what you can do today to prepare for a major disaster before it happens.
Guests:
• Pat Abbott (https://www.sdsu.edu/experts-directory/patrick-abbott) , geologist and professor emeritus, San Diego State University
• Daryl Arbuthnott (countynewscenter.com/county-names-experienced-public-safety-leader-to-head-office-of-emergency-services/) , director, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
Resources:
• Alert San Diego (alertsandiego.org/)
• Earthquake Warning California (earthquake.ca.gov/?https%3A%2F%2Fearthquake_ca_gov%2F&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23049266379&gbraid=0AAAAAo-hgo1e3sf3KyNP6yEKtSW6hojgg&gclid=Cj0KCQjw79nUBhCgARIsADSHka1fuVRnWb1_CU9CQNqolhvTtWZxKZBrePqLuMPherKY0eqTONUHkZgaArJLEALw_wcB)
• How to Make an Earthquake Emergency Kit - California Earthquake Authority (earthquakeauthority.com/blog/2019/how-to-make-an-earthquake-emergency-kit)
Here in California, the San Andreas Fault is a constant presence in our daily lives whether we think about it or not.
But this century has been a relatively quiet one for the 800-mile fault line.
New research from the University of Hawai'i (https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/06/10/san-andreas-fault-stress/) suggests that the San Andreas fault has reached its highest stress level in 1,000 years.
On Midday Edition, we talk about what a hypothetical earthquake scenario could mean for San Diego.
Plus, what you can do today to prepare for a major disaster before it happens.
Guests:
• Pat Abbott (https://www.sdsu.edu/experts-directory/patrick-abbott) , geologist and professor emeritus, San Diego State University
• Daryl Arbuthnott (countynewscenter.com/county-names-experienced-public-safety-leader-to-head-office-of-emergency-services/) , director, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
Resources:
• Alert San Diego (alertsandiego.org/)
• Earthquake Warning California (earthquake.ca.gov/?https%3A%2F%2Fearthquake_ca_gov%2F&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23049266379&gbraid=0AAAAAo-hgo1e3sf3KyNP6yEKtSW6hojgg&gclid=Cj0KCQjw79nUBhCgARIsADSHka1fuVRnWb1_CU9CQNqolhvTtWZxKZBrePqLuMPherKY0eqTONUHkZgaArJLEALw_wcB)
• How to Make an Earthquake Emergency Kit - California Earthquake Authority (earthquakeauthority.com/blog/2019/how-to-make-an-earthquake-emergency-kit)
