Yukon earthquake reveals a fault line hidden beneath glaciers | CBC Accessibility An earthquake which struck near the Alaska-Yukon border last month has revealed a fault line hidden beneath ice, drawing international research interest.

‘Yukon earthquake reveals a fault line hidden beneath glaciers’

“The quake, which struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Dec. 6, has helped geologists confirm a decades-old hypothesis: it’s revealed a fault hidden beneath the earth's surface.”

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UVic study shows Canada’s #Tintina fault, once thought inactive, is still active. Lidar & drone data reveal past big quakes near Dawson City.  Strain is building, with potential for a mag 7.5+ quake. Findings update Yukon’s #hazard models & building codes. #sciencedaily #sciencenews #seismology

Hidden Earthquake Risk in Yukon: UVic Study Uncovers Dangerous Fault Capable of M7.5+ Quakes A dormant fault near Dawson City, Yukon could unleash a major earthquake over M7.5, new UVic-led research warns.

A new study has uncovered a long-overlooked hazard in #Yukon: the #Tintina fault! 🚨

This "sleeping giant" is now believed capable of generating M7.5+ #quakes, posing significant implications for emergency preparedness. ⚠️

Khiana McQuade tells more.👇🏻
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