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Scientific Investigations Map 2848

Earthquakes and Faults in the San Francisco Bay Area (1970-2003)

By Benjamin M. Sleeter, James P. Calzia, Stephen R. Walter, Florence L. Wong, and George J. Saucedo

2004

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The map depicts both active and inactive faults and earthquakes magnitude 1.5 to 7.0 in the greater San Francisco Bay area. Twenty-two earthquakes magnitude 5.0 and greater are indicated on the map and listed chronologically in an accompanying table. The data are compiled from records from 1970-2003. The bathymetry was generated from a digital version of NOAA maps and hydrogeographic data for San Francisco Bay. Elevation data are from the USGS National Elevation Database. Landsat satellite image is from seven Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus scenes. Fault data are reproduced with permission from the California Geological Survey. The earthquake data are from the Northern California Earthquake Catalog.

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Date created: October 18, 2004
Last modified: December 20, 2004 (mfd)