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sinistral fault
A fault on which the displacement is such that the side opposite the observer appears displaced to the left. Compare: right-lateral fault.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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