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Zoom in on the San Andreas Fault
August 26, 2012 | Geology.com

This satellite view shows the approximate trace of the San Andreas Fault across California.

Use the buttons in the upper left corner of the map window to zoom in and out and follow the fault across California. You can switch between map, satellite, and hybrid views by clicking the buttons in the upper right corner of the map window.


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