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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Active fault Active fault The term 'Active fault' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A fault which, because of its present tectonic setting, can undergo movement from time to time in the immediate geologic future. A fault, which has moved during the recent geologic past (Quarternary) and, thus, may move again. It may or may not generate earthquakes. See capable fault'. Previous 5 Terms: Active capacity Active conservation capacity (active storage) Active Conservation Storage Active Dark Filament (ADF) Active earth pressure Next 5 Terms: Active fuel length Active Ingredient Active ingredient Active Longitude active margin About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.