In my previous article on the three major, unpredictable forces of nature — wildfire, wind and earthquake — in Anderson Valley, I focused on wildfire and wind and my experiences during my valley years, from the late 1950s to the late 1980s. As promised, this article will delve into the valley’s other force of nature: earthquake.
Despite proximity to the San Andreas Fault, Anderson Valley rarely experiences earthquakes. Unlike much of California, the valley isn’t bisected by earthquake faults, so shaking felt in the valley comes from substantial quakes occurring beyond its confines.
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