The latest with the San Andreas Fault
Randy Mann.
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Last week, there were reports that a series of small earthquakes were recorded in California that generated a few news headlines. The state is notorious for earthquake activity. It’s estimated that California experiences approximately 50 earthquakes per day, but most are so small, they are usually not felt.
Despite the state’s reputation for earthquake activity, scientists are keeping a closer eye on the infamous “San Andreas Fault.” The San Andreas Fault is one of the most significant and studied geological features on Earth. This continental “transform fault” marks the boundary between two of Earth’s massive tectonic plates that include the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate.
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