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Interactive U.S. Fault Map

September 27, 2022
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color relief map of the US West Coast with faults of different colors
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Map showing Quaternary faults in the western U.S. and Pacific Ocean. Note that most faults that can affect residents are either onshore or just offshore. The various colors and line types indicate different ages of the most recent earthquakes on the fault and how well the location of the fault is constrained. For more details, see Quaternary Faults.Map showing Quaternary faults in the western U.S. and Pacific Ocean. Note that most faults that can affect residents are either onshore or just offshore. The various colors and line types indicate different ages of the most recent earthquakes on the fault and how well the location of the fault is constrained. For more details, see Quaternary Faults.
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