Fault trace

Fault trace

A fault trace is the intersection of a geological fault with the ground surface, leaving a visible mark. The term also applies to a line plotted on a geological map to represent a fault.

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* [http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/glossary.php?term=fault%20trace USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Visual Glossary]


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