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There are over 247 identified faults or fault systems in the state of California. Southern California alone experiences over 10,000 earthquakes a year, hundreds above Magnitude 3.0 . Two large quakes Sylmar at 6:00:55 a.m. PST on February 9, 1971, and The Northridge earthquake occurred at 4:30 a.m. PST on January 17, 1994, both occurred on previously unknown faults
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∙ 12y ago247 faults or fault systems as of December 30, 2008 New faults are being discovered all of the time.
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∙ 15y agoall over the world
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∙ 12y ago10 fault lines
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Does Louisiana have a fault line?
Louisiana has many fault lines, but none that have caused major earthquakes.
Are there fault lines in England?
Yes. England has minor fault lines but none that are major.
Is there a fault line in Turkey?
There will be many fault lines of varying importance yes, The anatolian plate intersects the Eurasian plate there
Where are the fault lines in Texas?
St. Andres fault line
How are fault lines important to fault block mountains?
Fault-block mountains form because of fault-lines. One side of a fault pushes over the other, causing blocks of rock to rise from the surface.
Are there any fault lines in the desert?
Yes, many deserts, if not most deserts, have fault lines in the rocks that lie below them.
Are there fault lines in Haiti?
yes there are fault lines in haiti
Does Louisiana have a fault line?
Louisiana has many fault lines, but none that have caused major earthquakes.
Where do most of the world's mountains form?
Mountains form along fault lines.
Are fault lines caused by earthquakes?
No, fault lines cause earthquakes
What is the meaning of fault lines?
FAULT LINES - These are lines that is prone to earthquakes just like in the Pacific Ring Of Fire it is the ring like line in the Pacific Ocean which involves many active volcanoes
Do tornadoes follow fault lines?
No. Tornadoes have absolutely nothing to do with fault lines.
Where are the fault lines in West Virginia?
While there are numerous fault lines everywhere throughout the world, there is not a major fault line that runs through West Virginia. However, previous earthquakes occurring on the New Madrid fault line have been felt in West Virginia.
Do most earthquakes occur on fault lines?
Most earthquakes do occur on fault lines.
Are there fault lines in England?
Yes. England has minor fault lines but none that are major.
Is there a fault line in Turkey?
There will be many fault lines of varying importance yes, The anatolian plate intersects the Eurasian plate there
Show you a map of all US fault lines?
wheres all the canadian fault lines
