Fault Activity Map of California
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Interactive map of fault activity in California
The California Geological Survey's interactive map allows users to identify the location and classification of faults throughout California. Information available includes the age of the most recent activity on each fault segment, surface rupture areas, and whether or not the faults are visible at the surface.
Interactive map of California earthquake hazard zones
The California Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Zone Application (EQ Zapp) is an interactive map that details the risk of earthquakes and related hazards for different areas of the state. The map is searchable by address, and it maps three main hazard zones: Fault zones; Landslide zones; Liquefaction zones
How do I find fault or hazard maps for California?
An online map of faults (Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the United States) that includes California is in the Faults section of the Earthquake Hazards Program website. Choose the Interactive Fault Map, or download KML files and GIS shapefiles from the links on the page.
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The potential for a fault to produce earthquakes is directly related to its rate of movement. The rate of movement on faults is called the slip rate. Faults that have high slip rates are more likely to be the source of future earthquakes. Faults with lower slip rates have correspondingly longer times between earthquakes.
Maps of Known Active Fault Near-Source Zones in California and …
In California, the known active surface faults are classified in the 1997 Uniform Building Code as A faults, B faults and C faults. An A fault is the most destructive and a C fault is the least destructive. Only the A and B faults are included in the probabilistic maps.
Interactive map of the geology of California | American …
The California Geological Survey's interactive geological map allows users to identify the different rock types and fault lines throughout California. In addition to the web viewer, the GIS data can be downloaded for further use.
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These hazards include earth shaking (strong motion), fault ruptures, landslides, liquefaction, and tsunamis as well as mineral hazards such as radon, mercury, and asbestos. Quick Access Interactive Web Maps: Subject specific web maps.
How do I find the nearest fault to a property or specific location?
An online map of faults ( Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the United States) that includes California is in the Faults section of the Earthquake Hazards Program website. Choose the Interactive Fault Map, or download KML files and GIS shapefiles from the links on the page.