active fault

A geologic fault which has exhibited seismic activity within a geologically recent time period.

Japanese Meaning

地質学的な断層のうち、最近の時期に地震活動が観察されたもの。

Scientists discovered an active fault beneath the coastal town, prompting new building regulations.

科学者たちは沿岸の町の下に活断層を発見し、新たな建築規制が導入されるきっかけとなった。

Sense（1）

A geologic fault which has exhibited seismic activity within a geologically recent time period.

active faults

（ plural ）