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Fault step-over

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branches of physics Geophysics Solid Earth Mantle convection Plate tectonics Geological fault
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A lateral separation between adjacent or overlapping fault strands. Displacement transfer can be accommodated by distributed deformation, a tilted relay ramp, or a connecting fault. Its releasing or restraining effect depends on both the stepping direction and the sense of fault slip.

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  • Past exam of the year 2 of the earth sciences (geology) course of the University of Oxford / 2023 / Paper 1 / 4 / b / i / Solution

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