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Can you spot a fault in a flat, alluvial plain? Surprisingly, yes! In this video, we explore the subtle surface expressions of faults even in seemingly featureless landscapes, using the area near Bouin Zahra, Iran, as a fascinating example.

Discover why faults in alluvial plains are typically "hidden" – erosion often levels the landscape, masking the fault's presence. However, we reveal how careful observation can still uncover clues to underlying fault activity.

In Rahimabad village near Bouin Zahra, we examine subtle topographic features – small, unexpected hills in a flat plain – and explain how these could be surface expressions of a fault that uplifted a section of the alluvium.

Key Learnings:

Why faults in alluvial plains are often difficult to detect on the surface.

How subtle topographic variations can reveal hidden fault activity.

The potential connection between these surface expressions and the devastating Bouin Zahra earthquake.

A real-world example of geological interpretation in the field.

This video is perfect for geology enthusiasts, seismology students, anyone interested in earthquakes and fault lines, and those who appreciate the subtle clues Earth reveals about its hidden processes.

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