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A fault zone is created when directed stress (as opposed to isotropic stress that simply compacts materials) overcomes the physical strength of the rock to withstand pressure leading to a pervasive crack.
If the stress that created the fault is pulling the rock apart, the block that lies above the fault (the hanging wall) is bound to sink and the rocks below the fault will move upwards relative to the hanging wall. This situation is termed a "normal fault" and occurs for example in rift zones all over the world.
If confining pressure produces a fault, the hanging wall is pushed on top of the rocks below the fault. This is known as a "reverse fault" and is a common phenomenon in many mountain ranges.
In a special type of stress regime, faults are created along which rocks are sliding past each other horizontally. They are called "transform faults".
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Where rocks on a opposite side of a fault move in opposite directions at different rates?
Strike slip fault
Another name for a fracture along which rocks move is?
This is known as a fault.
A break in the crust along which rock moves?
This is called a fault.== ==
What do we call a crack or break along which rocks move?
A fault line, or plate boundary.
Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions orin the same direction at a different rate of speed?
strike slip fault
When rocks break they move along the surface called?
A fault fault fault fault
Where rocks move on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions?
Strike Slip Fault
What makes a fault different from other kinds of fractures in rocks?
Rocks on either side of a fault move along the surface of the fault.
Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions?
Strike Slip Fault
What kind of fault makes rocks move past each other?
Transform fault
Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite direction?
Strike Slip Fault
What occurs when rocks above the fault surface move downward in relation to rocks below the fault surface?
This kind of fault is called a normal fault and is usually a sign of crustal extension.
What is a break in earth's crust which rocks move is called what?
A fault.
Does the rocks along a fault move the ground stgays still?
No
What is it called when rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions?
Strike Slip Fault.
What does a fault do?
well, a fault pretty much does break or crack along wich rocks move.
Where rocks on a opposite side of a fault move in opposite directions at different rates?
Strike slip fault
