Why folding and faulting is the main causes behind earthquake
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Folding is a bend in rock from compressional forces in which the pressure must not exceed the rock strength and deformation must be applied slowly. Faulting on the other hand takes place due to both compressional & tensional forces in which the pressure or tension exceeds the rock strength and the movement takes place suddenly with a sharp.
The basic character of an earthquake is a sudden release of energy associated with a sharped movement which can take place mostly in the process of faulting. Folding is a process of slow and continuous deformation (mostly in sedimentary rocks) in which the stress build-up is continuously used in the work done (folding). Since there is no accumulation of stresses, there is no sudden release nor any association with earthquake in the process of folding.
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The basic character of an earthquake is a sudden release of energy associated with a sharped movement which can take place mostly in the process of faulting. Folding is a process of slow and continuous deformation (mostly in sedimentary rocks) in which the stress build-up is continuously used in the work done (folding). Since there is no accumulation of stresses, there is no sudden release nor any association with earthquake in the process of folding.
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➡️folding and faulting is one of the main cause behind earthquake Because a fault consists of fracture in the rock along which a great of displacement has take place
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