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The location of the fault zone may be related to the s in the United States.

The surface expression of the fault is the Balcones Escarpment , which forms the eastern boundary of the Texas Hill Country and the western boundary of the Texas Coastal Plain and consists of cliffs and cliff-like structures.

Many cities are located along this fault zone, and that is not a coincidence. Frequently, springs such as Barton Springs and Comal Springs are found in the fault zone and provide a source of fresh water and an obvious place for human settlement.