Google earth san andreas fault map. It is not a precise mapping of. Areas to the west left of the fault are part of the pacific tectonic plate. Kml google earth type files and gis shape files are also available for.
There is an interactive map application to view the faults online and a separate database search function. This map gives an overview of geologically young faults and is intended to help in evaluation of the potential activity of faulting nationally. This virtual tour utilizes the geographic interactive software google earth to explain the scientific engineering and human dimensions of this earthquake so as to help you visualize.
From street and road map to high resolution satellite imagery of san andreas fault. This is a google earth fly over along and above going north along the san andreas fault from portola valley to bodega bay. Learn how to create your own.
Google map showing the main trace of the saf new 2010 cgs fault activity map of california california geologic maps from google earth library kml files major faults in southern california faults in the los angeles area and links to fault maps in other california cities. The arrows show the directions of relative motion along the fault. The positions were measured from professional geological maps primarily those of the united states geological survey california geological survey dibblee maps and geological literature.
This page shows the location of san andreas fault california 95459 usa on a detailed satellite map. An online map of united states quaternary faults faults that have been active in the last 16 million years is available via the quaternary fault and fold database. Choose from several map styles.
Areas to the east right of the fault are on the north american tectonic plate. The red line on this map follows the surface trace of the san andreas fault across california. San andreas bay areas faults.
By downloading this file and opening it in google earth users are able to browse hillshades with two illumination angles 315 and 45 degrees for faults in the northern san andreas fault system. Get free map for your website. The 1906 earthquake also revealed the existence and significance of the san andreas fault to earth scientists who then gave birth to the science of earthquakes.
Its trace is marked by red dots connected by thin red straight lines. San andreas bay areas faults.