Question

A major strike-slip earthquake on the San Andreas fault in California will cause a catastrophic tsunami affecting residents of San Francisco.
a) true
b) false

Answer 1

Answer:

a) true

Explanation:

• The san andres is a transform fault that forms boundary between the Pacific and the North Atlantic plate and this slip strike is characterized by the latex motion the fault runs in the length of the California state.

• This plate is widely estimated for the high magnitude of earthquakes and varies from 7.7 to 8.3 magnitude. They are capable of producing a deadly tsunami that can devastate the pacific northwest.