In fact, why don't you figure out which type of strike slip fault is represented by the following photo. [Image courtesy of the USGS]

Which type of strike slip fault is represented by the following photo of this area.

A. Right-lateral strike slip fault
B. Left-lateral strike-slip fault

 

 

 

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