| 单词 | transform fault |
| 释义 | > as lemmastransform fault transform fault n. Geology a transcurrent fault terminating abruptly at both ends, esp. one that connects two segments of an oceanic ridge; also, any transcurrent fault associated with two lithospheric plates sliding past one another. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > structure of the earth > structural features > discontinuity or unconformity > [noun] > fault > other types of fault heave1802 reversed fault1852 reverse fault1865 step-fault1879 ring fracture1881 overfault1883 overlap fault1883 overthrust1883 trough fault1883 thrust1888 thrust-fault1889 offset1897 cross-fault1900 tear-fault1900 distributive fault1904 cross-break1909 slide1910 strike-slip fault1913 rift1921 splay fault1942 wrench fault1951 megashear1954 transform fault1965 transform1971 1965 J. T. Wilson in Nature 24 July 343/2 It is proposed that a separate class of horizontal shear faults exists which terminate abruptly at both ends, but which nevertheless may show great displacements... The name transform fault is proposed for the class. 1973 Nature 10 Aug. 341/2 The boundaries between the rigid plates which make up the Earth's crust are..of three distinct kinds: ridges..; trenches..; transform faults, along which plates may slip relative to each other. 1976 Nature 4 Mar. 14/1 There are several transcurrent faults in solid continental rocks which, because they happen to terminate at structural features which ‘absorb’ their motion, must also be termed ‘transform faults’ according to Wilson's strict definition. 1980 Guardian 20 Nov. 13/4 There are fault boundaries, known as transform faults, along which the plates merely slide past each other. < as lemmas |
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