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Tag Archives: Wallace Creek
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
Wallace Creek Offset at the San Andreas Fault, Carrizo Plain National Monument
“A great earthquake shook the mountains, ripping a deep gash through the rock formations. . .” -A Spanish traveler’s account of the great Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857 On January 9, 1857, the 7.9 magnitude Fort Tejon temblor rocked California … Continue reading
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Tagged 1857, Carrizo Plain, Earthquake, Elkhorn Hills, Fort Tejon Earthquake, History, San Andreas Fault, Temblor, Temblor Range, Wallace Creek
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