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What might be the reason for the hazard pontential being confined to such a narrow area along the San Andreas Fault Zone?
San Andrea's fault is a strike slip fault. Major earthquakes occur at such faults. Refer to Elastic Rebound Theory.
What is the San Jose fault?
The San Andreas Fault
What is the san ------- fault causes many earthquakes?
I think you will ind that it is the San Andreas Fault line.
What is the name of the earthquake fault in ca?
There are many faults in California. The two most significant faults are the San Andreas Fault and the Hayward Fault.
What fault line is San Francisco on?
San Andreas Fault Line
Is San Andrea's a big fault?
San Andrea's is a big fault because it run through a lot of California
When did the San Andrea's fault began?
1906
In which state is the San Andrea's Fault?
The San Andreas Fault runs through California.
Which type of fault is most common in the San Andrea's fault system?
Subduction
The San Andrea fault is part of what boundry?
Sliding
Which states does he San Andrea fault cover?
California
What urban area is on the San Andrea's Fault?
LA
What types of boundary is the San Andrea's fault?
Transform
Why do they call it San Andrea fault?
They call it that because it is a break in the earths crust. That is called a fault. Plus, it is in San Andrea. Get it now? Technically, the fault runs through San Andreas Lake in Marin County. The town of San Andreas is in Calaveras County and quite a ways from the fault and has nothing to do with it.
What is the name of the fault that runs up and down the state of California?
San Andrea fault
Why volcanos do not form along the San Andrea's fault?
Because of the plates
Why do scientists think that an earthquake will occur at the San Andrea's fault?
Because it is a fault and earthquakes usually occur near faults.
