Don't Panic Geocast

Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred, creating features that are critical to understanding geological processes. In this episode, we explore how to recognize fault zones in the field, examine their widths at different depths, and analyze the breakage patterns and deformation features that define them. Definition of faults and why they matter in geological studies: USGS - Earthquake Glossary (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=fault) Importance of identifying faults for earthquake research and infrastructure planning: Seismic Hazard and Risk - IRIS (https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/seismichazards) Indicators such as fault scarps, offset layers, and linear valleys: Geology.com - Recognizing Faults (https://geology.com/articles/faults/) Explanation of slickensides and fault breccia: Fault Surface Features - ScienceDirect (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/fault-scarps) How vegetation and water accumulation signal fault traces: Hydrolog