Left-lateral fault

Left-lateral fault

A strike-slip fault on which displacement of the block opposite the observer is to the left.

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left-lateral fault

Natural environment; Earthquake

A strike-slip fault on which displacement of the block opposite the observer is to the left.

left-lateral fault

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A strike-slip fault on which the displacement of the far block is to the left when viewed from either side.

left-lateral fault

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A fault on which the displacement is such that the side opposite the observer appears displaced to the left. Compare: right-lateral fault.

right-lateral fault

Natural environment; Earthquake

A strike-slip fault on which displacement of the block opposite the observer is to the right.

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