Eastern California | |
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Region of California | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
• Summer (DST) | Pacific Daylight Time |
Eastern California is a region defined as the strip to the east of the crest of the Sierra Nevada in Mono and Inyo counties.
According to the 2020
There are many unique historical aspects of Eastern California including the Manzanar internment camp and the historical Carson and Colorado Railway.[1][2]
Because Eastern California is generally in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, the climate is extremely dry and can be considered a desert. Indeed, the hottest and lowest area in North America lies in Death Valley, in the heart of Eastern California.
Geologically, Eastern California is mostly part of the Basin and Range Province, marked by crustal extension, with horsts and grabens. Volcanism is also evident in this region.
The majority of Eastern California experiences two seasons, a long, dry summer and a milder winter in which the rain is concentrated. Most higher elevations experience four distinct seasons. There are some areas where the weather is very diverse. A record-breaking heat temperature was recorded in Death Valley. With its low and often sporadic rainfall, California is susceptible to drought, and in many parts of the state including Eastern California, there is very high fire danger and there have been several devastating wildfires.[3]
Canadian Environmental Issues 2012. p61-72
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Eastern California Shear Zone