Abstract: The concepts of capable fault and surface faulting are studied in this paper, and an emphasis is given on the extent of investigation and requirements for the investigation in concrete seismological geologic siting for nuclear power plants.

Key words: Capable fault, Surface faulting, Investigation requirements, Identification criteria

摘要： 提出并研究了能动断层与地表断层这两个概念的形成与基本含意,强调了在实际核工程厂址选择时所必须进行的调查内容与要求,并进一步研究了能动断层的鉴别标准问题。

关键词: 能动断层, 地表断层, 调查要求, 鉴别标志