Divergent plate boundary. Rift zone.
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.
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.
In a reverse fault, compressional forces push rocks from opposite directions, causing the rocks to move vertically along the fault plane. The hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall due to this compressional force.
In a strike-slip fault, rocks on opposite sides move horizontally past each other in opposite directions or at different rates. This movement is caused by shear stress and can result in earthquakes. This type of fault boundary is commonly found along transform plate boundaries.
In a strike-slip fault, rocks on opposite sides move horizontally past each other in opposite directions or at different rates. This type of fault is categorized as either left-lateral or right-lateral based on the direction of movement when facing the fault.
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
Strike Slip Fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
Strike Slip Fault.
Strike Slip Fault
Strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault