Transzverzív

Transzverzív is a term used in geology and structural geology to describe a type of fault or fracture that intersects existing rock layers or structures at an oblique angle. Unlike faults that are purely vertical or horizontal, transzverzív features have a significant component of displacement that is neither directly up-thrown nor down-thrown, nor purely sideways. Instead, movement occurs along a slanted plane.

The term is often applied to faults where there is a combination of strike-slip and dip-slip motion, or where the fault plane itself is inclined. This oblique movement can result in complex deformation patterns within the surrounding rock mass. Transzverzív features are important for understanding the tectonic history of a region, as their orientation and movement can provide clues about the stress fields that were active during their formation.

Identifying and characterizing transzverzív faults is crucial in various geological applications, including resource exploration (oil, gas, and minerals) and geotechnical engineering. Their presence can influence fluid flow pathways within the subsurface, affect the stability of rock slopes, and impact the siting of infrastructure. The recognition of this oblique displacement is key to accurately interpreting subsurface geology and predicting geological hazards.