Small surface irregularities along a fault plane that prevent movement and are generally areas of high strain are known as which of the following?

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Asperities are small surface irregularities along a fault plane that prevent movement and are generally areas of high strain. Focal points refer to the location in the earth where an earthquake occurs. Elastic spots and fore points are not commonly used terms in seismology.

Small Surface Irregularities Along a Fault Plane That Prevent Movement