Here's a breakdown:
* Fault: A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust where there has been movement.
* Rock Masses: Large sections of rock on either side of the fault.
Types of Movement:
* Strike-Slip: Rocks slide past each other horizontally.
* Dip-Slip: Rocks move vertically, either up or down.
* Oblique-Slip: Rocks move both horizontally and vertically.
Examples:
* San Andreas Fault: A famous strike-slip fault in California.
* Wasatch Fault: A major fault zone running along the Wasatch Range in Utah.
Faults are important geological features that can cause earthquakes, influence the landscape, and provide access to natural resources.