단층

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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

과학자들이 계곡 아래 큰 단층을 지도에 그렸어요.
Scientists mapped a major fault under the valley.
단층을 따라 움직이며 지진으로 에너지가 방출됐어요.
Movement along the fault released energy as an earthquake.
알려진 단층 근처는 건축 규정이 더 엄격해요.
Building codes are stricter near a known fault.

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