Tag: San Andreas Fault
A Place to See Geological Fault Lines in the Bay Area
Featuring unique geology, blue oak woodlands, and native wildflowers, Solano County’s new Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi aims to be an open space for all.
Groundwater Depletion Could Lead to Earthquakes
In a newly published paper, scientists link groundwater depletion in the Central Valley to geologic uplift and maybe even earthquakes.
Walking the Rift Zone at Point Reyes
Take a four-mile stroll with Jules Evens through a landscaped shaped by enormous geological forces -- and full of wildlife, native plants, and a more than a few puzzles.
The Story of Salt Point State Park is Written in Stone
You'll find some of Central California's most remarkable rocks at this state park on the Sonoma coast. Waves, fault lines, and changes in sea level have left sublime stories written...
In the Fault Zone
On April 18, 1906, a massive earthquake centered just west of San Francisco ruptured the earth from Humboldt to San Juan Bautista. While the more dramatic traces of this 7.8...
Down to the Sea Again
Daly City's cliffs hold tales of ancient seas and volcanic eruptions. But don't count on them to stand still under your feet, or your home.
