Pallett Creek Paleoseismic Site

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The Pallett Creek paleoseismic Site has been important for understanding the earthquake history of the southern San Andres Fault. The creek exposes strata offset by the fault which clearly visible even to people who have never seen a paleoseismic site before.

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Lat: 34.456N LOng: 117.887W

Students will see an important paleoseismic site on the San Andreas Fault – where offset sals helped scientists figure out earthquake history.

 

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Pallett Creek Rd.
Valyermo, CA
United States
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