strike-slip fault

noun

1. a geological fault on which the movement is along the strike of the fault

strike-slip fault

1. A geologic fault in which the blocks of rock on either side of the fault slide horizontally, parallel to the strike of the fault.
2. See Note and illustration at fault

Example Sentences

That’s a strike-slip fault, the seismic action you get is when these plates slide past each other.

From Los Angeles Times

The East Anatolian Fault is a strike-slip fault.

From Reuters

Large strike-slip fault zones on land are not common , Dr. Hough said; the San Andreas Fault in California is another example.

From New York Times

On Sept. 28 of that year, a wave estimated to be 13 to 23 feet in height struck the provincial capital of Palu following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that occurred along a strike-slip fault.

From Los Angeles Times

No injuries or major property damage was reported in the 2020 quake, which occurred along a strike-slip fault causing mostly horizontal movement.

From Washington Times