falla
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noun
crack in the earth's crust where rock has moved
In geology, not 'blame'; active faults can cause quakes.
Examples
Los científicos mapearon una gran falla bajo el valle.
Scientists mapped a major fault under the valley.
El movimiento a lo largo de la falla liberó energía como terremoto.
Movement along the fault released energy as an earthquake.
Los códigos de construcción son más estrictos cerca de una falla conocida.
Building codes are stricter near a known fault.
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