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Dragon’s Back Ridge on the San Andreas Fault, Carrizo Plain National Monument
Dragon’s Back Ridge is the result of the tremendous pressure along the San Andreas Fault that runs through the Carrizo Plain National Monument. The ridge is located southeast of the Wallace Creek offset and contains its own offset drainage channels. … Continue reading
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