A strike-slip fault can be right lateral or left lateral.

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A strike-slip fault is a type of fault where two blocks of rocks move past each other horizontally. Depending on the direction of the movement, it can be classified as either right lateral or left lateral. In a right-lateral strike-slip fault, the block across from an observer appears to have moved to the right, while in a left-lateral strike-slip fault, the block appears to have moved to the left.

A Strike-Slip Fault Can Be Right Lateral or Left Lateral