Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast. It's a place where three tectonic plates meet and earthquake faults abound, making it one of the most seismically active places in North America.
Bounded by the San Andreas Fault to the south, the Mendocino Fracture Zone to the west, and the Cascadia Subduction zone to the north, it's no wonder the north coast has been shaped by powerful geologic forces and will continue to experience earthquakes and the threat of tsunamis into the future.
It's a beautiful and inspiring landscape, and understanding the forces that have created it makes for a fascinating discussion!
