For those of you that live near Bakersfield. The next program on geology is the San Andreas Fault.
LIFE ON THE EDGE: CALIFORNIA AND THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT
March 1, 2008
7:00 PM
Presented by Tim Elam, Geologist
The San Andreas Fault is perhaps the best known, most studied, and yet potentially most devastating geologic feature in the United States. A portion of this fault runs through western and southern Kern County.
This 700-mile long geologic structure is the boundary between two plates of the Earth's crust. It is one of the most dynamic features of the crust. This boundary of the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate is evidence of what geologists call "Plate Tectonics." Stresses and strains associated with this plate boundary influence geologic activity throughout the entire state.
Join local geologist Tim Elam as he presents a geologic view of this feature. He will discuss:
· The history of the Fault, including how it formed
· How the Fault has affected, and continues to affect, California
· Significant earthquakes along the Fault, including the 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the 2004 Parkfield earthquake.
· Current studies of the Fault
· Photographic views of the Fault from northern California to the Salton Sea
The presentation will be informal, and questions and discussion are encouraged. No geologic background is necessary to enjoy the event.
There will be no extra charge for attending this event.just the normal Museum entrance fee.
-----Sidney
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