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Physiographic province
Map of the physiographic provinces of the lower 48 United States, showing the Pacific Border province (number 18).
The Pacific Border province is a physiographic province of the
Physiographic regions of the world
physical geography system.
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Description
The Pacific Border province encompasses most of the
North American
Pacific Coast, with the southern end at the start of the Lower California-
Peninsular Ranges Province in
Southern California. The Pacific Border province is in the larger
Pacific Mountain System Division—Region.
[1] The region is prone to earthquakes, residing along the eastern edge of the
Pacific Ring of Fire.
Sections
The Pacific Border province contains seven separate and smaller sections:
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See also
References
External links
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