Nc Fault Lines Map

Powered by leaflet — maps provided by mapquest, openstreetmap and contributors. , usgs, usgs, peter birdleaflet — maps provided by mapquest, openstreetmap. Interactive fault map and comprehensive geologically based information on known or suspected active faults and folds in the united states. Also, generalized fault data used in the hazard maps. It is very important to realize that north carolina and the east coast of the united states are not in an active fault zone like california and the west coast. All of the known faults in north.

Note that most faults that can affect residents are either onshore or just offshore. The various colors and. This map shows only those earthquakes with epicenters located within the boundaries of north carolina, even though earthquakes in nearby states may have been felt or may have caused.