Understanding Types of Faults and Elastic Rebound Theory | Geology Explained | Dip and Strike

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🔍 What You'll Learn:
1. Introduction to Faults:

What are geological faults?
Importance of studying faults in geology.
2. Types of Faults:

Normal Faults:
Definition and formation.
Real-world examples and animations.
Reverse Faults (Thrust Faults):
Understanding reverse faults.
Key characteristics and geological significance.
Strike-Slip Faults:
Lateral movement explained.
Major strike-slip faults around the world.
Oblique-Slip Faults:
Combination of movements.
Visual explanations and examples.
3. Elastic Rebound Theory:

Concept of elastic rebound theory.
How it explains earthquake mechanics.
Historical perspective and scientific importance.
4. Practical Implications:

How knowledge of faults and elastic rebound theory helps in earthquake prediction and preparedness.
Engineering considerations for buildings and infrastructure.
5. Case Studies:

Analyzing major earthquakes through the lens of fault types and elastic rebound theory.
Lessons learned from historical earthquakes.
6. Conclusion and Summary:

Recap of key points.
Importance of continuous learning in geology.
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