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San Jacinto fault facts for kids

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California Coast, Los Angeles to San Diego Bay. Overlaid lines on this NASA photo (2008) identify the San Jacinto Fault Zone (right) parallel to the Elsinore Fault (left)

The San Jacinto Fault Zone is a series of faults that run through Southern California. It is said to be a sister fault of the older, much more famous San Andreas Fault. Some cities that are directly on the fault zone include San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Hemet. This fault could create a large earthquake that could greatly affect Greater Los Angeles.

Images for kids

  • USGS - San Jacinto Fault Zone

    Map showing the San Jacinto Fault Zone outlined in red

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Zona de la Falla de San Jacinto para niños

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