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fault striae
The scratches on faulted surfaces caused by forced movement of particles or projecting hard points against the fault walls. They may indicate the direction of movement on the fault. Compare: slickensides
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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- ed.young
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(Milwaukee, United States)