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Shear Zone (GFY_12)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: gfy_12.ttl

Name
shearZone
Attribute
GFY Geologic Fault Type
Definition
A fault located within a shear zone.
Description
A shear zone is a tabular to sheetlike, planar or curviplanar zone composed of rocks that are more highly strained than rocks adjacent to the zone.
Accepted
2016-06-08
Defined by
NFDD
Allowed for

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.