👉 Shear-and-Slip (S-S) faulting is a type of tectonic fault movement where the rocks on either side of the fault move horizontally past each other, but one side slides relative to the other. This movement is characterized by a significant slip along the fault plane, often resulting in the formation of strike-slip faults. Unlike normal or reverse faults, which involve vertical displacement, S-S faults primarily cause lateral motion. This type of faulting is common in regions with extensional tectonic forces, such as the San Andreas Fault in California, and plays a crucial role in shaping landscapes and influencing seismic activity.
