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Eastern California
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
Time zonePacific 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.

Demographics

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According to the 2020

History

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There are many unique historical aspects of Eastern California including the Manzanar internment camp and the historical Carson and Colorado Railway.[1][2]

Geology

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Sand dunes in Death Valley

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.

Climate

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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]


Transportation

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Major highways

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Map of El Dorado County in Northern California
View from State Route 158


Educational Institutions

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Students at Deep Springs College driving cattle

Private institutions

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Community Colleges

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National Parks

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Eastern California Museum | Inyo County California". www.inyocounty.us. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ "Carson & Colorado Railway". Carson & Colorado Railway. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Canadian Environmental Issues 2012. p61-72 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

Further reading

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Category:Regions of California