This page discusses the Coast Ranges of North America, which stretch from Santa Barbara to the Oregon border and are divided into Northern and Southern sections. Primarily made of Mesozoic and Cenozoi...This page discusses the Coast Ranges of North America, which stretch from Santa Barbara to the Oregon border and are divided into Northern and Southern sections. Primarily made of Mesozoic and Cenozoic sedimentary rocks, the region features diverse geological characteristics influenced by tectonic activity. Key topics include the Coast Range Ophiolite, Franciscan Complex, geothermal fields, and metamorphic rocks, with objectives focusing on tectonic impacts and coastal geomorphic features.
This page discusses the Coast Ranges of California, where the North American and Pacific plates interact, creating geological complexity. First mapped by Professor Andrew Lawson in 1895, it features t...This page discusses the Coast Ranges of California, where the North American and Pacific plates interact, creating geological complexity. First mapped by Professor Andrew Lawson in 1895, it features the significant San Andreas Fault. The region requires an understanding of plate tectonics due to its diverse rock types. Notably, the northern and southern Coast Ranges differ in geology, with the southern part having more petroleum resources and dramatic faulting.
