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Unveiling San Diego's Unique Geography and Geology
San Diego is renowned for its beaches, sunshine, and ideal weather. However, the city's unique geography is often overlooked. Situated on a different tectonic plate than most of the United States, it sits above active faults, next to a submarine canyon plunging over a thousand feet offshore, and adjacent to a desert created by mountains blocking Pacific moisture.
This episode dives into 40 incredible facts about San Diego's geography, geology, climate, water sources, biodiversity, coastline, military history, and border location. We cover:
The Pacific Plate
The Rose Canyon Fault
San Diego Bay…
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