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| − | A fracture or a fracture zone along which there has been displacement of the two sides relative to one another parallel to the fracture; the displacement may be a few inches or many miles. Perhaps one of the best known fault zones in the world, is the San Andreas fault which is constantly moving, and has been the source of some of the strongest earthquakes recorded in recent history. Faults experienced in mining are dangerous geologic structures which can wreak havoc in many mining situations particularly with underground mining operations. Their direction and structure must be known to ensure good, safe mining practices specifically when blasting operations are conducted in underground mines. | + | A fracture or a fracture zone along which there has been displacement of the two sides relative to one another parallel to the fracture; the displacement may be a few inches or many miles. Perhaps one of the best known fault zones in the world, is the San Andreas fault which is constantly moving, and has been the source of some of the strongest earthquakes recorded in recent history. Faults experienced in mining are dangerous [[Geology|geologic]] structures which can wreak havoc in many mining situations particularly with underground mining operations. Their direction and structure must be known to ensure good, safe mining practices specifically when blasting operations are conducted in underground mines. |
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Revision as of 13:22, 6 July 2017
A fracture or a fracture zone along which there has been displacement of the two sides relative to one another parallel to the fracture; the displacement may be a few inches or many miles. Perhaps one of the best known fault zones in the world, is the San Andreas fault which is constantly moving, and has been the source of some of the strongest earthquakes recorded in recent history. Faults experienced in mining are dangerous geologic structures which can wreak havoc in many mining situations particularly with underground mining operations. Their direction and structure must be known to ensure good, safe mining practices specifically when blasting operations are conducted in underground mines.
External Links
- Wikipedia Page: Fault