5 Questions
What type of fault is the San Andreas Fault?
Right-lateral strike-slip transform fault
Where does the San Andreas Fault terminate in the north?
Near Eureka, California at the Mendocino Triple Junction
What is the average slip rate along the entire San Andreas Fault?
20 to 35 mm (0.79 to 1.38 in) per year
In which region does the plate motion change from right-lateral to divergent along the San Andreas Fault?
Near Bombay Beach, California in the Salton Sea
How many main segments has the San Andreas Fault been traditionally classified into for scientific purposes?
Three (northern, central, and southern)
Test your knowledge of the San Andreas Fault with this quiz! Explore the geological features, tectonic movements, and segments of this prominent continental transform fault in California.
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