geological fault

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Definition Noun : 1. A fracture in the Earth's crust : A "geological fault" is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock, across which there has been significant displacement of rock masses on either side. It is a structure formed by tectonic forces within the Earth's crust. Usage The term "geological fault" is used primarily in geology, seismology, and engineering to describe a sp...