Describe the Role of the Santa Ana in Contributing to California

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Essay

Describe the role of the Santa Ana in contributing to California wildfires.

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Definitions:

Seafloor Spreading

The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and slowly moves outward from the ridge, contributing to continental drift.

Kilometers Wide

A measurement indicating that the width of a geographical feature or object extends for several kilometers.

Basaltic Lava

A type of lava originating from mafic rock, characterized by low viscosity and a high content of magnesium and iron, making it very fluid.

Iron-Rich Minerals

Minerals that contain a significant amount of iron, such as hematite, magnetite, and siderite, crucial for various geological and industrial processes.