Edna Fault
Geological fault line
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Edna Fault is a 584-foot (178m) strike-slip fault in Edna Valley, California, known for its abrupt right angle shape when viewed from the north or south. Its cliff face faces east.
| Edna Fault | |
|---|---|
Edna Fault during Thomas Fire | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 35°11′02″N 120°36′38″W[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S. |
| Range coordinates | 35.132035°N 120.4735°W |
| Parent range | San Luis Range |
| Topo map | San Luis Obispo |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Strike-slip fault |
Geology
Edna Fault is part of the San Luis (Mount Buchon) range in San Luis Obispo County, California. It contains both Miocene and Pliocene strata against a Franciscan basement and forms the northern border of the Pismo syncline.[3] According to trenching and bedrock mapping studies, the fault was inactive during the late Quaternary period.[3][4]
Wildlife
Known flora and fauna of Edna Fault includes red-tailed hawk, ground squirrels, bobcats, and coast live oaks,[citation needed] among others.
Land use
Though many local residents have expressed interest in hiking or climbing the fault[citation needed], the property is under private ownership and such activities are uncommon.
A single road owned by PG&E leads up behind the fault nearly to the edge.
