Capable Fault

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004079",
  "term": "Capable Fault",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "An active fault that is judged capable of producing macroearthquakes and exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: Movement at or near the ground surface at least once within the past 35,000 years. Macroseismicity (3.5 magnitude or greater) instrumentally determined with records of sufficient precision to demonstrate a direct relationship with the fault. A structural relationship to a capable fault such that movement on one fault could be reasonably expected to cause movement on the other. Established patterns of microseismicity that define a fault, with historic macroseismicity that can reasonably be associated with the fault.",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety: Glossary of Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/capable-fault/"
}