Fault Collection (#2)

Find the Fault card - key, giving all the answers. circa 1930s

Cross section illustration of fold mountain, volcano, fault-block mountain, and dome mountain

Stereoscopic view of North America
February 2000 - This stereoscopic shaded relief image shows Africas topography as measured by the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) in February 2000

Tectonic plate boundary types, diagram
Tectonic plate boundary types. Diagram showing three types of movement (arrows) at tectonic plate boundaries. Tectonic plates moving parallel to each other (bottom)

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A view of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye

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A view of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye

Find the Fault card No. 24 -- fireplace. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 4 -- King of Hearts playing card. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 12 -- man reading. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 10 -- pair of gloves. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 1 -- pastry on kitchen table. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 9 -- red watering can. circa 1930s

German poster, England is to blame, WW1
German propaganda poster, declaring that England is to blame for all the problems in Germany during the First World War, depicting a man in a Scottish cap with a bulldog at his feet

Illustration of an earthquake

Western hemisphere of the Earth during the Early Jurassic period
This is how the western hemisphere of the Earth may have appeared 200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period. North is at the top

Find the Fault card outer wrapper. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 22 -- steam train. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 7 -- pocket watch. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 6 -- hand pump. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 5 -- telephone kiosk. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 3 -- cruise ship. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 23 -- red belt. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 16 -- kitchen cupboard. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 14 -- bride and groom. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 15 -- three pence coin. circa 1930s

Find the Fault card No. 11 -- pen with nib. circa 1930s

Sopwith Model XII: Denudation of mineral veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on inclined strata, with increased complexity to the situation in Model VII

Sopwith Model VII: Surface denudation of veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Models: denudation & faulting
Models showing the effect of denudation and faulting on how rock strata appear at the surface. Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879)

Sopwith Model II: Coal strata near Newcastle
Unlike the models of generic situations this representation of coal strata was specific to a particular surveyed location in England showing several thin, and mostly hidden, coal seams

Sopwith Model VII: Denudation of mineral veins
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Model VI: Intersecting mineral veins
This Model, rather than representing the strata as they would appear at the surface, shows how a seam of coal can be displaced in the subsurface by various modes of faulting

Sopwith Model XI: Vertical intersecting veins
This model, when separated, shows the complex interface between faulted strata of rocks. Thomas Sopwith (1803 - 1879) was an eminent geologist

Sopwith Model XII: Mineral vein denudation
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on inclined strata, with increased complexity to the situation in Model VII

Sopwith Model VII: Surface denudation
This model shows the influence of surface denudation and faulting on otherwise flat, horizontal strata. The discontinuity between the beds as viewed at the surface can be seen

Sopwith Model V: Dislocations of coal strata
This model shows that while very little coal may appear at ground level, coal seams (subject to faults and dislocations) can be found below the ground

Sopwith Model IV: Fallacious coal indications
This model depicts the scenario where from the surface an abundance of coal appears to exist, but there is actually very little quantity below

Sopwith Model III: Dislocation of strata
This model represents the side of a valley of denudation, with undisturbed horizontal beds of sedimentary rock when fully assembled

Sopwith 5F Dolphin single-seat fighter
Sopwith 5F1 Dolphin single seat fighter, first flown in mid-1917. It was later used for air support, in particular trench and ground strafing

Rumpler C III German two-seater biplane. It entered service in early 1917 but was quickly withdrawn when a design fault led to numerous crashes. Date: circa 1917

The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906
Cartoon showing a globe-headed American character nursing his bandaged head; a humorous look at the effects of the San Francisco earthquake on the American economy

Searching Fault Hauling Back Cable Bottom Atlantic
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ICELAND, 1862. A view of Almannagja gorge in Thingvellir, Iceland. Drawing by Bayard Taylor, 1862

KENYA: ESCARPMENT. A view of the Elgeyo Escarpment in the Rift Valley in Kenya. Photographed in 1936

Atlantic Cable Break
Illustration of workers searching for a fault after recovery of the telegraph cable from the bed of the Atlantic ocean in August 1858. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Clastic rock formations showing mountains, glacier, river delta, lake, desert, sea and strata, cross-section, elevated view

Illustration of thrust faulting, causing blocks of crust to stack up above one another

Illustration of two cross section blocks of earth divided by fault line

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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.