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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 else can I help you with?
How many earthquakes occur along the San Andreas fault each year?
AnswerAccording to the USGS, the plates along the San Andrea fault move about 1.7in per year.
Is the San Andreas Fault a normal fault?
No, the San Andreas Fault is a strike-slip fault, not a normal fault.
What fault is closest to San Ramon?
The closest fault to San Ramon is the Calaveras Fault, which runs along the eastern side of the city. This fault is part of the larger San Andreas Fault system.
What is the most well-known transform boundary in the US?
The most well-known transform boundary in the US is the San Andreas Fault in California. This boundary marks the meeting point of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate, where they slide past each other horizontally, causing frequent earthquakes.
A well-known transform boundary found in California is the?
San Andreas Fault
Is San Andrea's a big fault?
San Andrea's is a big fault because it run through a lot of California
In which state is the San Andrea's Fault?
The San Andreas Fault runs through California.
When did the San Andrea's fault began?
1906
Which type of fault is most common in the San Andrea's fault system?
Subduction
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
The San Andrea fault is part of what boundry?
Sliding
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.
Why do earthquakes occur the San Andrea's fault?
Earthquakes occur along the San Andreas Fault because of the tectonic plates. When the plates slip or shift, an earthquake happens.
