What kind of fault is probably most common in the northern San Andreas fault system? Explain your answer.

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Matteo

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28 July, 09:16

What kind of fault is probably most common in the northern San Andreas fault system? Explain your answer.

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Shelly · Answer 1

The San Andreas fault system is a continental fault that is 810 miles long and is located in California in the United States. The fault has 3 different segments which all have different characteristics. The fault was first discovered in 1895 by Andrew Lawson from Berkeley University.