Strike- Slip Faults
Strike slip fault
This process of rocks moving in opposite directions on opposite sides of a fault is known as strike-slip faulting. The movement can be either left-lateral (sinistral) or right-lateral (dextral), depending on the relative lateral displacement of the blocks. If the rocks move in the same direction but at different rates, it may indicate differential movement caused by friction variations along the fault plane.
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.
The symbol for a fault on a map is typically a line with arrows pointing in opposite directions to indicate the direction of movement between tectonic plates. It is usually labeled with the type of fault (e.g. normal, reverse, or strike-slip).
The plates with a transforming boundary. These will create different "landmarks" such as lakes (if the edges have a curve), valleys, rivers, and abandoned riverbeds.
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
strike slip fault
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.
strike slip fault
Strike- Slip Faults
strike slip fault