fault trace
fault trace (fault line, fault outcrop) A generally linear feature which marks the intersection of a fault plane with the surface of the Earth. Fault traces are sometimes marked by positive or negative topography and the emergence of springs.
More From encyclopedia.com
Dip Pole , dip pole A point, usually on the Earth's surface, where the magnetic vector is vertical, i.e. the inclination is 90°. A positive (downward) inclinati… Mark , mark1 / märk/ • n. 1. a small area on a surface having a different color from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage: the blow… Negative , neg·a·tive / ˈnegətiv/ • adj. 1. consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features. ∎ (of a statement… Flute Mark , Skip to main content
flute mark Groove Mark , Skip to main content
groove mark Radar Astronomy , radar astronomy Branch of astronomy in which radar pulses, reflected back to Earth from celestial bodies in our solar system, are studied for informa…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
fault trace