Baja California: Quick Facts

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Faraway tectonic forces may have accelerated the Gulf of California rifting • Oct. 29, 2026, 7:10 PM ET (Phys.org)

Hurricane Trudy lashes Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (CNBC)

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