asperity (Q60750768)
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area on an active fault where there is increased friction, such that the fault may become locked, rather than continuously slipping as in aseismic creep; earthquake rupture generally begins with the failure of an asperity, allowing the fault to move
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | asperity |
area on an active fault where there is increased friction, such that the fault may become locked, rather than continuously slipping as in aseismic creep; earthquake rupture generally begins with the failure of an asperity, allowing the fault to move |
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- enwiki Asperity (faults)
- jawiki アスペリティ
- kowiki 애스패리티