What is another word for Faulting?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒltɪŋ] (IPA) 
Faulting refers to the process of rock or earth breaking or fracturing along a fault line. Some synonyms for faulting include shearing, sliding, rupturing, cracking, splitting, and fracturing. These terms all describe the separation or movement of geological materials due to stress or pressure. Shearing indicates a sliding motion between two rocks, causing them to move past each other. Sliding and rupturing both refer to materials breaking apart and moving in different directions. Cracking and splitting both involve the separation of materials along a line or barrier. Finally, fracturing refers to the sudden breaking of a substance into smaller pieces due to an external force.
