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fault · /falt/
fault
fault/falt/noun
crack in the earth's crust where rock has moved
bitak sa crust ng lupa kung saan gumalaw ang bato
In geology, not 'blame'; active faults can cause quakes.
Sa heolohiya, hindi 'kasalanan'; ang aktibong fault ay maaaring magdulot ng lindol.
Examples
Scientists mapped a major fault under the valley.
Movement along the fault released energy as an earthquake.
Building codes are stricter near a known fault.
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