fault plane

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Synonyms: fault line, facet plane

Antonyms: fault line, facet plane

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The plane, or [[surface]] formed between the two rock blocks that slip one with the other during an [[earthquake]]. The edge of the fault plane can often be seen on the land as a [[fault line]].

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