Fault Collection (page 5)

Mentzelia pectinata
San Joaquin blazingstar (Mentzelia pectinata) flowering on the slopes of The Temblor Range, Carrizo Plain in California

Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri
Coulters goldfields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri) flowering at Soda Lake, also known as Alkali Lake, in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California

Cattle in California
Cattle grazing on grassland, mainly California Goldfields (Lasthenia californica) in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, California

Oil pump in California
Nodding Donkey Oil pumps in an oilfield on the slopes of The Temblor Range, near Taft in California

Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa) flowering on the Carrizo Plain in Spring, California

Arroyo Lupines (Lupinus succulentus)
Masses of Arroyo Lupines (Lupinus succulentus) flowering on the edge of the Carrizo Plain in California

The Temblor Range, California
Hillside Daisy (Monolopia lanceolata) and Phacelia flowering on the slopes of The Temblor Range, Carrizo Plain in California

Quartz vein in granite. Close-up of a quartz vein (white) running through a granite rock face with multiple faults (cracks)

Earthquake types, artwork
Earthquake types. Artwork showing tectonic plate movements (arrows) and associated earthquakes (red concentric rings). Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (left)

Tectonic plate boundaries, artwork
Tectonic plate boundaries. Artwork showing two types of boundary associated with the formation and destruction of an oceanic section of a tectonic plate

Cattle grazing flowery grassland, mainly Goldfields, in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
ROG-13921 Cattle grazing flowery grassland, mainly Goldfields, in the Carrizo Plain National Monument California. USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spectacular masses of spring wildflowers, mainly Hillside Daisy and Phacelia, covering the slopes of The Temblor Range
ROG-13915 Spectacular masses of spring wildflowers, mainly Hillside Daisy and Phacelia, covering the slopes of The Temblor Range Carrizo Plain, California

Fable / Momus
JUPITER, NEPTUNE, MINERVA AND MOMUS: Momus found fault with everything made by the gods including man, so much so that Jupiter drove him from his office of judge

Officer Awoken Cartoon
Circumstances Alter Cases. An officer is awoken early much to his displeasure, but it is not his blithering idiot batman who is at fault, but an incoming shell

The damaged gun of H. M.s Thunderer, condition of the turret
H.M.S Thunderer, the damage caused by the bursting of the 38 ton gun. The gun exploded during a practice exercise because of a fault

Fault in the landscape caused by continental drift between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park near Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Marginal rift faults of desert basin, Danakil Depresssion, Ethiopia, Africa

Rift valley faults in desert crossed by road to Addis Ababa, Afar Triangle, Djibouti, Africa

Gt Eastern Faultfinding
When a fault occurs in the cable, it is recovered from the sea-bed and examined on the deck of the Great Eastern

Francesco De Lana Flight
The project of Francesco de Lana, an Italian Jesuit from Brescia, based on sound aeronautical principles though his calculations were somewhat at fault

Crucify Him / Jesus
They cried out, saying, crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saint unto them, take ye him: for I find no fault in him

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"Exploring the Depths: Silfra Canyon, a Majestic Fault Filled with Fresh Water" Silfra Canyon, nestled in the rift valley between the Eurasian tectonic plates, is a captivating sight. This deep fault brims with crystal-clear fresh water, offering an otherworldly experience for divers and explorers alike. As you venture into its depths, you witness nature's incredible power at play. In one illustration, tectonic plates gracefully move apart along a divergent boundary. This mesmerizing dance creates new oceanic crust and allows magma to rise from Earth's core. The result? A breathtaking display of underwater landscapes and unique ecosystems. On another card lies an illustration of convergent boundaries where tectonic plates collide head-on. These powerful forces give birth to majestic mountain ranges like the Himalayas or Andes—a testament to Earth's ever-changing topography shaped by these colossal clashes. Meanwhile, a transform boundary comes alive through yet another illustration as tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally. This lateral movement can cause earthquakes that shake the very foundations of our world—seismograph readings capturing their intensity during events like San Francisco's devastating earthquake in 1906. Amidst this exploration of faults and plate movements lie intriguing "Find the Fault" cards numbered 13, 20, 17, 8, and 2—each inviting us to unravel hidden mysteries within Earth's dynamic geology. As we journey further back in time through vintage postcards from Oxford or Millook Haven in Cornwall circa early 1900s—an era when seismic science was still evolving—we gain glimpses into humanity's fascination with understanding these fault lines that shape our planet. So let us embrace curiosity and embark on this geological odyssey together—a quest to comprehend Earth's intricate fault systems while marveling at their beauty and immense power.