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No. Creep means to move along slowly and quietly. It also can be used as a derogatory term to describe someone you do not like. Fault means an error in something or someone; it also means an area prone to earthquakes where two or more tectonic plates meet.

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Is soil creep the same as debris flow?

No, soil creep and debris flow are not the same. Soil creep is the slow, gradual movement of soil downslope due to gravity, while debris flow is a rapid, fluid-like mass movement of water, sediment, and rocks down a slope. Debris flow is typically more destructive and can occur during heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt.


What are the rocks on opposite sides of a fault that move in opposite directions or in the same direction at different rates called?

The rocks on opposite sides of a fault that move in opposite directions or in the same direction at different rates are called fault blocks. These blocks can move horizontally, vertically, or rotationally along the fault line.


Is a transform fault and reverse fault the same?

No. A transform fault is a lateral movement across the strike. Huge transform faults dominate the Atlantic Ocean floor like ribs extending from the sides of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. A reverse fault has vertical displacement (becoming horizontal at depth if listric) in which the hanging wall drops relative to the footwall, and is associated with continental crust thinning and spreading.


What are called Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions or in the same direction at different rates?

These types of rocks are known as "fault rocks" or "fault gouge." The movement of rocks on opposite sides of a fault can create various structures such as slickensides, cataclasite, or mylonite, depending on the amount of movement and deformation that has occurred.


Different between fault-line scarp and fault scarp?

"A fault line and fault are the same cause the fault line has the same traces for a fault :}} have fun" That is incorrect. A fault is displaced ground, where the footwall (or hanging wall in the case of reverse faults) has been upthrust and an area of strata is exposed that was previously below the surface. A fault-line scarp is an erosional feature, often resultant from reverse faults, because their scarps are gravitationally unstable and are almost always associated with inactive and old faults. Differential erosion can work away at less resistant beds while leaving behind a scarp of more resistant beds.

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What are words that mean the same as slink?

slither, creep, crawl, slide, skulk


Do repair and arrange mean the same thing?

No. repair means Fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault) and arrange means Put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order


What are other words meaning the same thing as oozing?

Seep, leech, creep, to come out of, drip, etc. Check dictionary.com


Is the average and the mean of a number the same thing?

Yes they mean the same thing.


Do fear and scared mean the same thing?

Yes they mean the same thing.


Does buttressed mean the same thing as reinforced?

Yes, they can mean the same thing.


Where rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions or in the same directions rates?

When rocks on opposite sides of a fault move in opposite directions, it is called a strike-slip fault. When they move in the same direction, it is called a normal or reverse fault, depending on the type of stress causing the movement. The rate of movement can vary from slow creep to sudden jolts during an earthquake.


Are average and range the same thing?

No, they are not the same thing. Mean and average are the same thing.


Are shabby and different mean the same thing?

Shabby and different do not mean the same thing.


Does elimination mean the same thing as abolition?

These two words can mean the same thing.


Can the words solid and dependable mean the same thing?

It can mean the same thing if you use it right:It's a solid source.It's a dependable source.They SOMETIMES can mean the same thing.


What is symmetrical fault in transmission line?

A symmetrical fault is a fault where all three phases are experiencing the same thing. This is also called a three phase fault, since all three phases are involved.