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OpenStudy (quez):

Numerous earthquakes occur at the San Andreas fault because it:

OpenStudy (quez):

Numerous earthquakes occur at the San Andreas fault because it:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This isn't chemistry silly goose.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hi Quez - San Andreas is a major fault line. It is the point where two major tectonic plates touch. They are hundreds of miles long and several miles deep, so a lot of pressure is created when they "bump" into each other. Hope this helps.

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