fault topography

基本解释

Geology A marked change in topography such as a fault or deep valley.
断层：地形上的显著变化，如断层，深谷。
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Tectonic topography can reflect the structural deformation feature and active strength of faults, such as the height, length and gradient of a fault scarp as well as its continuity.
构造地貌能反映断裂的结构变形特征和断层的活动强度。例如断层陡坎的高度、长度和坡度以及断层陡坎的连续程度。
The macroscopic factors influencing sensitivity of seismic loess landslides include geological structure, seismic fault, stratum, topography, hydrological condition, seismic intensity etc.
影响黄土地区地震崩滑敏感性的宏观因素包括活动地质构造、地震断层、地层、地形、水文条件、地震强度等。

The clearer fault lies with more local decisions: first to do with changing Louisiana's topography, and then with its preparedness for such emergencies.
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