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The San Andreas Fault is a major geological fault line in California, marking the boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. These tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes due to the stress that builds up when they become locked. The movement is primarily lateral, with the Pacific Plate moving northwest while the North American Plate moves southeast. This fault is a key area of study for understanding seismic activity and tectonic processes.

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