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How can you tell if a strike-slip fault is right- or left-lateral?

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Answer:

ROCKS ON THE GROUND WILL MOVE EITHER UP OR DOWN

Step-by-step explanation:

Strike Slip faults involve motion in horizontal direction either left or right side. As compared to normal, vertical and thrust faults that move in vertical motion. This faults are best seen from airplanes Example of San Andreas fault is right lateral fault depending on the direction of movement as North American plate is moving toward west.

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