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apparent movement of a fault
The apparent movement observed in any chance section across a fault is a function of several variables: the attitude of the fault; the attitude of the disrupted strata; the attitude of the surface upon which the fault is observed; and the true movement (net slip) along the fault.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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