2007-12-19 02:52:06 · 4 answers · asked by ... 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Was it a normal fault, thrust (reverse fault, or a strike-slip (lateral) faults?
2007-12-19 02:53:15 · update #1
This earthquake occurred on the Newport-Inglewood fault zone, a system of right-lateral strike-slip faulting. There was no surface rupture associated with this earthquake. It resulted in 120 deaths and over $50 million in property damage. Most of the damaged buildings were of unreinforced masonry. Many school buildings were destroyed. Fortunately, however, the children were not present in the classrooms.
2007-12-19 09:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Muppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The San Andreas fault in southern California is a right lateral fault. Also, known as a dextral strike slip or dextral transform fault. This means that the relative movement of both sides of the fault is to the right.
2007-12-19 04:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California its a strike-slip. The Pacific Plate is moving counter-clockwise. The Pacific side of the fault would've moved in a North- Northwesterly direction.
2007-12-19 03:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a lateral fault, Actually it could be a strike slip. Ah to many years have past.
2007-12-19 03:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋