Sandra Schulz, Robert Wallace, United States Geological Survey, United States Geological Survey
This United States Geological Survey (USGS) publication discusses the San Andreas Fault in California; specifically what has caused the fault, where it is located, surface features that characterize it, and movement that has occurred. General earthquake information includes an explanation of what earthquakes are, and earthquake magnitude versus intensity. Earthquakes that have occurred along the fault are covered, as well as where the next large one may occur and what can be done about large earthquakes in general.
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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology:Geophysics and Structural Geology, Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology, Geophysics, Structural Geology:Folds/Faults/Ductile Shear Zones Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Special Interest: Hazards Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), General Public, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) Geologic Setting: Continental Crust Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geophysics, Structural Geology Tectonic Setting: Transform Margin
