Seismologist Burns warns California of heightened quake risk after Colombia tremor

In a recent YouTube broadcast, earthquake predictor Burns linked the devastating Colombian earthquake to a potential rise in seismic stress on California's fault systems, describing a possible "loading" effect that could persist for six months to a year. He emphasized that while Southern California may face the greatest threat, recent activity in Northern California means the whole state remains vulnerable. Burns referenced his earlier successful forecast of the Colombian event and historical patterns of linked quakes in Venezuela and the Midwest.

His comments arrive shortly after Caltech researcher Lucy Jones warned that a major rupture of the San Andreas Fault could produce prolonged shaking and widespread infrastructure damage. Both experts stress the need for heightened preparedness across the Golden State.