Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Geological Fault.
Geological Fault - as a noun
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakfaultfaultingfractureshiftHypernyms (Closely Related)
cleftcrevicefissurescissureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scientists discovered a major geological fault running beneath the city."
"The earthquake was caused by movement along a geological fault line."
"They are studying the seismic activity associated with the geological fault."
"The geological fault formed millions of years ago during tectonic plate movement."
"The region is prone to earthquakes due to the presence of several geological faults."
