(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other. Synonyms:break, fault, fracture, geological fault, shift."He studied the faulting of the earth's crust"
... Catoctin Belt is anticlinal. On its core appear the oldest rocks; on its borders, those of medium age; and in adjacent provinces the younger rocks. In the location of its system of faulting, also, it faithfully follows the Appalachian law that faults lie upon the steep side ... — History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia • James W. Head Read full book for free!
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