Pacific Border province facts for kids

Map of the physiographic provinces of the lower 48 United States, showing the Paciifc Border province (number 18).

The Pacific Border province is a special natural area. It's a part of the Earth's physical geography. This province covers a large part of the Pacific Coast in North America. It stretches from Southern California up north.

Where is the Pacific Border Province?

The Pacific Border province includes most of the Pacific Coast of North America. Its southern end is in Southern California. This area is part of a bigger region called the Pacific Mountain System.

This region often experiences earthquakes. This is because it sits along the eastern edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire is a large area around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes happen.

Different Areas of the Province

The Pacific Border province is made up of seven smaller, unique areas:

• Puget Trough
• Olympic Mountains
• Oregon Coast Range
• Klamath Mountains
• California Trough
• California Coast Ranges
• Transverse Ranges (also known as the Los Angeles Ranges)