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Joint fault is an extense shear joint in basalt flows, dominantly layer-parallel and probably generated initially by the differential inertial movements inside the cooling lava flow of portions with different melt-viscosities. Their planar part is probably conditioned by the isotherms distribution, while curved segments may be related to brittle-ductile fissure propagations along their edges.
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Difference between joint and fault?
joint does not show any relative movement as fault does
What is the name of the deep crack in the Earth surface?
A deep crack in the earth's surface is a fault It can also be a joint.
What visual clues could a geologist use to decide whether a large crack in a rock cliff is a joint or a fault?
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What is a crack in crustal rock called?
Cracks in rocks of the crust are known broadly as discontinuities. If there is relative movement of the rocks on the two sides of the crack, then it is known as a fault. If there is not then it is known as a joint.
What is a break in earth's crust?
A fault
Difference between joint and fault?
joint does not show any relative movement as fault does
What one major fault reduces the viability of a joint?
mud or stone hardened
What is the difference between fault and fracture?
Faults are actually the reason earthquakes start. A fault is two Techtonic Platesrubbing against each other, creating tension and stress. When thetension and stress overcomes the strength of the fault, the two plates slip/move,causing the ground to move in various ways, which is also called an earthquake.Techtonic Plates: plates made up of the earths crust that are moving along alayer of magma inside the earth,called the mantle.
Who is at fault when both parties are backing up their vehicles resulting in an accident claim by one of the parties?
The driver responsible for the accident is always at fault. However, Both parties are usually found at fault in this instance. This is generally called Joint fault.
What is the name of the deep crack in the Earth surface?
A deep crack in the earth's surface is a fault It can also be a joint.
What is incipient fault?
It's a fault that's not always present - otherwise known as an 'intermittent fault' for example, a TV screen may work fine when first switched on, but as it 'warms up', it goes blank - indicating a 'dry-joint'
What is the relationship between faults and joints?
A joint is a crack in rock; a fault is a crack in rock along which the rocks have been displaced.
What visual clues could a geologist use to decide whether a large crack in a rock cliff is a joint or a fault?
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Who is fault if I was reversing out of a car parking space when a car reverses back into me?
If you were both backing out at the same time, then it will be considered joint fault, sometimes called contributory negligence. That means both drivers failed to notice the other driver.
What is a crack in crustal rock called?
Cracks in rocks of the crust are known broadly as discontinuities. If there is relative movement of the rocks on the two sides of the crack, then it is known as a fault. If there is not then it is known as a joint.
What geologic feature is a fracture in earth's crust?
A place where two tectonic plates meet is a fracture in the Earth.
What is an incipient fault?
It's a fault that's not always present - otherwise known as an 'intermittent fault' for example, a TV screen may work fine when first switched on, but as it 'warms up', it goes blank - indicating a 'dry-joint'
