Edna Fault
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Edna Fault is a strike-slip fault in Edna Valley, California, known for its abrupt right angle shape when viewed from the north or south. Its cliff face faces east.
Geology
Edna Fault is part of the San Luis (Mount Buchon) range in San Luis Obispo County, California. It contains both Miocene and Pliocene strata against a Franciscan basement and forms the northern border of the Pismo syncline.[2] According to trenching and bedrock mapping studies, the fault was inactive during the late Quaternary period.[2][3]
Wildlife
Known flora and fauna of Edna Fault includes red-tailed hawk, ground squirrels, bobcats, and coast live oaks,[citation needed] among others.
References
- ^ "Mount Buchon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
- ^ a b "Water Resources of the Arroyo Grande" (PDF). Water Data Library, California Department of Water Resources. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ "SAN SIMEON FAULT – Findings" (PDF). Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
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