Faults and Earthquakes

The video provides an overview of the San Andreas Fault, a significant geologic feature in North America. It explains the nature of faults, how they cause earthquakes, and highlights the historical impact of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The San Andreas Fault system extends nearly 1000 kilometers from Southern to Northern California, with regions on either side moving in opposite directions.

What happens when sudden movement occurs along a fault?

What does the 1906 photo taken after the San Francisco earthquake illustrate?