Defining an active fault in the Australian intraplate context, with some examples from eastern Australia

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Defining a neotectonic fault in the intraplate context is relatively straightforward - the fault must have hosted displacement in the current crusta stress regime. Defining an active fault is far more problematic, depending upon the recurrence of the fault (and nearby faults) and the return period being considered for hazard purposes. This article discusses the term "active" and provides some examples of faults from eastern Australia for emphasis.

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Title Defining an active fault in the Australian intraplate context, with some examples from eastern Australia
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