What is another word for Downthrow?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊnθɹə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Downthrow is a geological term that refers to a downward displacement of rock strata caused by geological forces. The term can also be used conceptually to describe a fall, overthrow or defeat. Synonyms for downthrow include subsidence, collapse, sag, slump, tumble, landslide and crash. Subsidence is a gradual sinking or settling of the ground, while a landslide is a sudden and often catastrophic mass movement of rocks, soil and debris. A slump is a localized down movement of soil and rocks, while a collapse typically refers to a sudden cave-in of structures or underground caverns. Tumble and crash both connote a fast and violent descent.
