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2 unusual facts about Balcones Fault


Balcones Fault

Springs such as San Pedro Springs, Comal Springs, San Marcos Springs, Barton Springs and Salado Springs are found in the fault zone and provide a source of fresh water and a place for human settlement.

The Balcones Fault zone was most recently active on 01/22/2013 10:16PM UTC-06:00 at the epicenter near Irving, Texas, registering a 3.0 on the Richter magnitude scale.


Texas Coastal Bend

For example, the California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera) is found only west of the Texas Coastal Bend, or more specifically the Balcones Fault.


see also

Medina River

For example, species such as the California Fan Palm, Washingtonia filifera, occur only west of the Medina River or Balcones Fault.

Medina Valley

For example, the California Fan Palm, Washingtonia filifera occurs only in the western USA west of the Medina Valley and Balcones Fault.

Salado, Texas

For example, the California Fan Palm, Washingtonia filifera occurs strictly west of Salado or the Balcones Fault.