Question

c) Define the following terms - • fault • aftershocks ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Def-Fault:A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock. Faults allow the blocks to move relative to each other. This movement may occur rapidly, in the form of an earthquake - or may occur slowly, in the form of creep. ... Most faults produce repeated displacements over geologic time.

Ex:the infamous San Andreas Fault in California

Def-Aftershocks:Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same general area during the days to years following a larger event or "mainshock." They occur within 1-2 fault lengths away and during the period of time before the background seismicity level has resumed.