San Andreas Fault

earthquake originated in the Loma Prieta Mountains just outside of Santa Cruz, California. The fault that the earthquake occurred on is the San Andreas Fault system. Which has spider webs spanning approximately forty miles wide and runs north-west and south-east for over eight-hundred miles through California. This fault line forms the boundary of the Pacific plate and the North American Plate. The San Andreas

San Andreas fault in California The San Andreas fault line is one of the most notorious faults in the world where it lies approximately 1,287 km long in California, USA. Fault lines are cracks in the Earths surface, where earthquakes usually occur. The San Andreas fault in California is a transform boundary which means the tectonic plates grind against each other slowly building up tension through friction then one day they’ll slip causing an earthquake to occur. Since the San Andreas fault is

The San Andreas Fault is a geologic fault zone between two tectonic plates that runs from San Francisco south to San Diego in California. It is an area of frequent earthquakes caused by the plates sliding past each other. It is so called because it runs along the San Andreas Valley. The San Andreas fault was brought dramatically to world attention in 1906 when sudden displacement along the fault produced the great San Francisco earthquake and fire. This earthquake was but one of many that have resulted

The three faults being considered are thought to have influenced the character of some 120,000 square miles. The Big Pine, Garlock, and San Andreas faults are all mutually active, deep, long, and steep and noted as being conjugate shears. In concert, the faults have defined a primary strain pattern of relative east-west extension and north-south shortening of the area of 120,000 square miles. The large region is noted for its deformity, with the source of this being a northeast-southwest counterclockwise

The San Andreas Fault and its role in Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Prediction The San Andreas Fault is one of the most widely studied faults in the world. Scientists use an array of methods in collecting data and providing analysis of fault characteristics both past and present. Presently there are many differing hypothesis and models used to describe crustal movements and deformation within the Pacific and North American plate boundary. Historical earthquakes along this fault have proven to be

increased 3 degrees since 1950. San Diego lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a mountainous geography. Due to this scattered open space, it causes a significant change in climate over short geographical distances. The San Diego River runs through the middle of San Diego while several reservoirs lie between and also separate the developed areas. The city also runs through two fault zones, the Rose Canyon

1906 San Andreas Fault Earth Quake: A Catalyst to Scientific Understanding In 1906 a geological event occurred that has impacted not only the United States, but also the global scientific community. The 1906 San Andreas earthquake devastated thousands of people and left parts of California in shambles for nearly 300 miles (Galvin). People were capable of feeling the seismic activity as far north as Oregon, southern California, and reports of vibrations were even felt in Nevada. This paper will

floating away into the Pacific Ocean. This myth is one of the most popular to this day. Why? Because of a 800 mile long fault that makes it’s way through California called the San Andreas Fault. Beginning when the East Pacific Rise submerged under the North American Plate about 40 miles away from what is now Los Angeles. Spreading northwest and southeast, The San Andreas Fault or SAF gradually grew, and is still growing. The grinding plates, along with earthquakes, to this day are gradually reshaping

The San Andreas Fault is 800 miles long and originates in San Mareno and runs down to the Saltan Sea. The name came from a lake that the fault ran under – Laguna San Andreas. The fault originated offshore 2 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge and runs south until it hits land, which is about 12 miles south of San Francisco. It is considered the world’s greatest fault and one of the most dangerous geological features. There have been 13 large earthquakes so far along the fault. Scientists have used

California Earthquakes Stephanie Sanchez Geology 112 spring 2015 Earthquakes are a powerful force of nature. When they strike, it reminds us of how vulnerable we are to this unpredictable event. On Saturday April 25 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal killing thousands of people and injuring even more. The number of dead will probably increase, as thousands remain missing. When a tragedy as this one occurs, society unites in grieving the people who were injured and those who perished. Everyone