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Where is the St Andreas fault located?
The San Andreas Fault System, which crosses California from the Salton Sea in the south to Cape Mendocino in the north, is the boundary between the Pacific Plate (that includes the Pacific Ocean) and North American Plate (that includes North America).
What cities will be affected by the Big One?
The ‘Big One’ is a hypothetical earthquake of magnitude ~8 or greater that is expected to happen along the SAF. Such a quake will produce devastation to human civilization within about 50-100 miles of the SAF quake zone, especially in urban areas like Palm Springs, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Why is the San Andreas Fault so famous?
The San Andreas Fault is the most famous fault in the world. Its notoriety comes partly from the disastrous 1906 San Francisco earthquake, but rather more importantly because it passes through California, a highly-populated state that is frequently in the news. Some faults are many miles long.
Where can I see the San Andreas Fault near Palm Springs?
Salton Sea State Recreation Area is one of the most frequented places along the fault. You can plan a day trip to Salton Sea State Recreation Area from Palm Springs. The palm trees, flora, the fissures, tropical plants, the fault itself with its complex geological features, groves and hikes make for an amazing day out.
Where in California does the San Andreas Fault run?
The fault line runs deep under some of California’s most populated areas, such as Daly City, Desert Hot Springs, Frazier Park, Palmdale, Point Reyes, San Bernardino, Wrightwood, Gorman, and Bodega Bay.
What would happen if an earthquake hit the San Andreas Fault?
Like water, electricity, being able to drive where you need to drive. Narrator: Parts of the San Andreas Fault intersect with 39 gas and oil pipelines. This could rupture high-pressure gas lines, releasing gas into the air and igniting potentially deadly explosions.
Where is the San Andreas Fault most visible?
The San Andreas Fault begins near the Salton Sea, runs north along the San Bernardino Mountains, crosses Cajon Pass, and then runs along the San Gabriel Mountains east of Los Angeles. The mud pots near the Salton Sea are a result of its action, but your best bet to see the Southern San Andreas Fault is at Palm Springs.