Southern California has many faults, some hidden, some very obvious. One of the more fun aspects of geology is to see where the land moves. To witness the power of what Earth can do can be quite awe inspiring. Some features are easily recognizable, such as the San Gabriel Mountains which have somewhat rapidly risen …
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just got its first newspaper article. Come check it out! Desert Review – E-Edition of April 13, 2021 – Page A2 (second page) Historic Highway 99 Association installs new signs, seeks to promote economic development
Today, the Historic Highway 99 Association of California with the City of Calexico, posted new Historic Route signs at the south end of old US 99. Come see the photos!
Big news for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California! They are getting ready to complete their first project, replacing the old and faded signs in Calexico at the south end of US 99. It is a small project but one worth the effort and a great step forward.
Near the southern end of the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley, you can find some very interesting geological features. Mud volcanoes, slowly “erupting” a fine muddy ooze, are some of the evidence of the extreme heat not far below the surface here. Gases, usually carbon dioxide, also emanate from the ground here. These mud volcanoes are more active in winter and spring, when groundwater is a little higher and the surface temperatures are a bit lower. I highly recommend a visit sometime.
Southern California Regional Rocks and Roads
Exploring the highways, geology, history and landscapes of Southern California.