fault plane en · NOUN
Meanings
- The plane, or surface formed between the two rock blocks that slip one with the other during an earthquake. The edge of the fault plane can often be seen on the land as a fault line.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fault planes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi siirros (geology: surface between rock blocks) · fr plan de faille (geology: surface between rock blocks) · fi siirrospinta (geology: surface between rock blocks)