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fault scarp

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fault scarp [′fȯlt ‚skärp]
(geology)
A steep cliff formed by movement along one side of a fault. Also known as cliff of displacement; fault cliff; fault escarpment; fault ledge.


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The claims lie along the path of Coyegachi Canyon, and are bounded by the regional NW trending fault scarp, where the "Cieneguita" mine of Glamis Gold and the El Sauzal deposit of Francisco Gold are situated to the south and east.
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