noun
- the process by which faults form in rock layers due to stress and movement in the Earth’s crust
Usage: geology
verb
- present participle of fault: finding defects or flaws in something
- present participle of fault: (of rock) breaking or cracking due to geological stress
Usage: geology
Examples
- The geologist studied the faulting patterns in the mountain range.
- Extensive faulting occurred during the earthquake.
- She kept faulting his work even though it was well done.
- The teacher was faulting students for minor errors.
- The rock layers were faulting under tremendous pressure.
- Faulting in this region created the valley we see today.
- Stop faulting everyone for small mistakes.