Which prominent tectonic fault zone extends from the Bird's Head Peninsula of Papua westward across the Molucca Sea, marking major strike-slip plate boundaries?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Sorong Fault Zone
- Step 1: The Sorong Fault is a major east-west left-lateral transform fault system in eastern Indonesia. Step 2. It accommodates the rapid westward movement of the Pacific-Caroline plate relative to the Australian plate. Answer: Sorong Fault Zone. Why not the others: Tarera-Aiduna Fault lies further south near the neck of Papua.
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