San Andreas Fault

geographical name

San An·​dre·​as Fault ˌsan-an-ˈdrā-əs How to pronounce San Andreas Fault (audio)
zone of geologic faults in California extending from the northern coast toward the head of the Gulf of California

Note: Movement along part of the San Andreas Fault has frequently been the cause of earthquakes in the region, including the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.

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“San Andreas Fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Andreas%20Fault. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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