San Andreas Fault

The San Andreas Fault is one of the most famous strike-slip faults in the world. It is located in San Andreas, California. It consists of hundreds of miles of displaced rock. The rock is of all different ages, and is placed side by side. The San Andreas Fault is a fault zone rather than a single fault. This means that movement can occur at any point along the fault. The San Andreas Fault is an excellent example of a strike-slip fault.

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