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.
