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(geology) A fracture in rock in which (unlike a fault) the strata do not move relative to each other.

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geologic joint

Source Word

geologic joint

(geology) A fracture in rock in which (unlike a fault) the strata do not move relative to each other.

Japanese Meaning

岩石内の亀裂。地質学では、断層とは異なり、割れ目に沿って地層がずれることなく岩石が分かれる現象を指す。

During the field survey, she mapped a prominent geologic joint crossing the cliff face that controlled groundwater flow.

野外調査中、彼女は崖面を横切り地下水の流れを制御している顕著な岩石の節理を記録した。

Sense（1）

(geology) A fracture in rock in which (unlike a fault) the strata do not move relative to each other.

geologic joints

（ plural ）