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(seismology) A step-like feature formed by the slippage of a short section of the surface along a fault line.

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fault scarp

Source Word

fault scarp

Noun

(seismology) A step-like feature formed by the slippage of a short section of the surface along a fault line.

Japanese Meaning

断層による表層の一部がずれることによって形成される段差状の地形。

After the earthquake, the geologists mapped a prominent fault scarp cutting across the farmer's field.

地震の後、地質学者たちは農地を横切るはっきりした断層崖を測量した。

Sense（1）

(seismology) A step-like feature formed by the slippage of a short section of the surface along a fault line.

fault scarps

（ plural ）