Strike slip faults
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 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.
The main difference between a dip-slip fault and a strike-slip fault is the direction of movement. In a dip-slip fault, the movement is primarily vertical along the dip direction of the fault plane, either up or down. In a strike-slip fault, the movement is primarily horizontal along the strike direction of the fault plane, either to the left or right.
The San Andreas fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault. This means that as you face the fault trace, the opposite side of the fault moves to the right.
strike slip fault
Strike Slip Fault
yes its called a 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