Death Valley Fault Zone

Summary

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 edit

  • 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