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San Diego Trough fault

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center 2011 (approx.)
Computer-generated illustration of high-resolution seafloor maps created with data collected.
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Detailed Description

Bird's-eye view map of a section of the seafloor off southern California, made with depth data. The map shows a channel wall that has been cut by the San Diego Trough fault and moved about 20 meters. This feature is about 1,000 meters below sea level.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.