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The western part of California, running from San Francisco to Baja California, is characterized by a transform plate boundary, specifically the San Andreas Fault. At this boundary, the Pacific Plate slides past the North American Plate horizontally, leading to significant seismic activity. This movement can cause earthquakes, as the plates can become locked and release energy suddenly when they finally slip.

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