What is another word for strike-slip fault?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈa͡ɪkslˈɪp fˈɒlt] (IPA) 
A strike-slip fault is a geological phenomenon in which two tectonic plates slide past each other. Also known as a transform fault, these types of faults are commonly found on the boundaries between plates. There are several synonyms for strike-slip faults, including lateral faults, transcurrent faults, and shear faults. Lateral faults refer to the horizontal displacement of rocks caused by the movement of the plates. Transcurrent faults describe the movement of plates in a horizontal direction, and shear faults refer to the compression and shearing of rocks that occur as a result of tectonic movement. Despite their differing names, all synonyms describe the same fundamental geological process of tectonic plate movement along the fault line.
