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Death Valley Fault Zone
Geologic fault in eastern California, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Death Valley Fault Zone (DVFZ) is a right lateral-moving (dextral) geologic fault in eastern California. It runs from a connection with the Furnace Creek Fault Zone in the Amargosa Valley southward to a junction with the Garlock Fault. It is considered an integral part of the Walker Lane.
External links
- USGS Database: Death Valley Fault Zone[permanent dead link]
- Northern Death Valley fault zone, Grapevine Mountains section (Class A) No. 141a
- Southern Death Valley fault zone, Nobel Hills section (Class A) No. 143b
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