= Nootka Fault
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The Nootka Fault is a significant geological feature located off the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It corresponds to a right-lateral strike-slip fault that is part of the complex tectonic interactions between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. This fault is situated near the Nootka Sound area and plays a role in the tectonic dynamics of the region, which is characterized by earthquakes and geological activity due to the ongoing collision between these two major tectonic plates.
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