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geological fault

/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl fɔːlt/

Tradução: Fratura ou zona de fraturas na crosta terrestre ao longo da qual ocorreu deslocamento das rochas, frequentemente associada à atividade sísmica.

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/ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl fɔːlt/C1formalscientific
  • ptFratura ou zona de fraturas na crosta terrestre ao longo da qual ocorreu deslocamento das rochas, frequentemente associada à atividade sísmica.

A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust along which displacement of the rock layers has occurred, often associated with seismic activity.

  1. Fracture in Earth's crustB2formal

    A fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, allowing them to move relative to each other.

    ptFalha geológica

    • The San Andreas Fault is a well-known geological fault in California.
    • Geologists study fault lines to predict potential earthquakes.
    • Movement along a geological fault can cause the ground to shake.