SoCal's Salton Sea is drying up, possibly delaying the region's next 'Big One'
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The Salton Sea, a large lake in Southern California, is drying up, and that may be delaying the region's next major earthquake.
The Salton Sea is a remnant of a much larger lake that existed in the area thousands of years ago. The lake is fed by the Colorado River, but in recent years, the river has been diverted for agriculture and other uses, causing the lake to shrink.
As the Salton Sea dries up, it is becoming increasingly salty. This is because the water that evaporates from the lake leaves behind salt and other minerals.
The increasing salinity of the Salton Sea is having a number of negative effects on the environment. The lake is home to a number of fish and other wildlife, which are now dying off as the water becomes too salty for them to survive.
The drying up of the Salton Sea is also a major concern for scientists, who believe that it may be delaying the region's next major earthquake.
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. The Salton Sea is located on the San Andreas Fault, one of the most active seismic faults in the world. Scientists believe that the weight of the water in the Salton Sea is helping to keep the San Andreas Fault from moving.
As the Salton Sea dries up, the weight of the water on the fault will decrease, which could allow the fault to move more easily. This could increase the risk of a major earthquake in the region.
Scientists are not sure when the next major earthquake will occur in Southern California, but they say that it is overdue.
The drying up of the Salton Sea is a reminder that we are all connected to the environment. The actions we take today can have a major impact on the future.
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