fault coast A straight coast formed by a fault, consisting of a seaward facing escarpment and a downthrown block below sea level; a straight, steep coastline.

• 断层海岸一个由断层形成的垂直海岸，包含临海的装饰陡坡与海平面下的一个落下阻隔；直又陡峭的海岸线。