Sidoglidsförkastning
Sidoglidsförkastning, also known as a strike-slip fault, is a type of geological fault where the rock masses move horizontally past each other. The movement is predominantly parallel to the strike of the fault, meaning the fault line is visible as a linear feature on the Earth's surface. This contrasts with dip-slip faults, where movement is primarily vertical.
Strike-slip faults are categorized into two main types based on the direction of relative movement. In a
These faults are often associated with transform plate boundaries, where tectonic plates slide past each other.