Locked fault

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015985",
  "term": "Locked fault",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Locked Fault",
  "definition": "A locked fault is a fault that is not slipping because frictional resistance on the fault is greater than the shear stress across the fault (it is stuck). Such faults may store strain for extended periods that is eventually released in an earthquake when frictional resistance is overcome.",
  "subject": "Natural environments",
  "references": [
    "USGS Earthquake Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/locked-fault/"
}