reverse fault

rɪˈvɜrs fɔlt
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Translation of reverse fault into German

Noun

geology

TECH.
fault where upper side pushed upward by compression
TECH.
Aufschiebung
  • The reverse fault created a ridge in the landscape.Die Aufschiebung schuf einen Grat in der Landschaft.
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  • reverse fault: fault where upper side pushed upward by compression
    (geology) Aufschiebung

Synonyms and analogies of reverse fault in English

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Examples of reverse fault in a sentence

  • The reverse fault was responsible for the earthquake.

Translations of "reverse fault" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Aufschiebungn.

The reverse fault shifted the terrain, creating a new plateau on the landscape.

Die Aufschiebung verschob das Gelände und schuf ein neues Plateau in der Landschaft.

In this region, a reverse fault has resulted in dramatic cliffs and steep hills.

In dieser Region hat eine Aufschiebung zu dramatischen Klippen und steilen Hügeln geführt.

A reverse fault can lead to the formation of new geological features over long periods.

Eine Aufschiebung kann über lange Zeiträume zur Bildung neuer geologischer Merkmale führen.

The reverse fault caused significant changes in the landscape during the last volcanic eruption.

Die Aufschiebung verursachte während des letzten Vulkanausbruchs bedeutende Veränderungen in der Landschaft.

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Research shows that this reverse fault is still active and poses a risk of earthquakes.

Forschungen zeigen, dass diese Aufschiebung noch aktiv ist und ein Erdbebenrisiko darstellt.

A reverse fault occurs when tectonic plates collide and push the ground upwards.

Ein Aufschiebung tritt auf, wenn tektonische Platten kollidieren und den Boden nach oben drücken.

Geologists studied a reverse fault that formed after the recent earthquake in the area.

Geologen untersuchten eine Aufschiebung, die sich nach dem jüngsten Erdbeben in der Gegend gebildet hatte.

The discovery of a reverse fault can indicate the history of tectonic stress in an area.

Die Entdeckung einer Aufschiebung kann auf die Geschichte des tektonischen Stresses in einem Gebiet hinweisen.

During the geological survey, they identified a major reverse fault cutting through the valley.

Während der geologischen Untersuchung identifizierten sie eine bedeutende Aufschiebung, die das Tal durchschneidet.

We can observe a reverse fault by looking at the exposed rock layers along the ridge.

Wir können eine Aufschiebung beobachten, indem wir uns die freigelegten Gesteinsschichten entlang des Bergrückens ansehen.

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