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what is faulting define it ​

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Answered by Anonymous
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==> When the crustal rocks are subjected to horizontal compressional pressure, they develop fractures or cracks along the line of weakness. These lines of fracture are known as faults. In faulting, blocks of rocks may move up or down. Block mountains and rift valleys are formed as a result of faulting.

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faulting is a fracture in rock where there has been movement and displacement. when talking about earth quakes being along fault lines,a fault lies at the major boundaries between earth's tectonic plates in the crust. #2 ==> When the crustal rocks are subjected to horizontal compressional pressure, they develop fractures or cracks along the line of weakness. These lines of fracture are known as faults. In faulting, blocks of rocks may move up or down. Block mountains and rift valleys are formed as a result of faulting.

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