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Where two plates move away from each other tension forces create many normal faults.

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Do seismic waves occur at a fault?

no they are fault-block mountains


What is a example of a fault-block mountain?

the Himalayasi need a example of fault block mountains(The himalayas are NOT fault block mountains , they are fold mountains.)


What types of mountains are the Cascades domed or fault block?

Fault-block mountains


Are the sierra Nevada mountains folded mountains?

nope fault block


Which two types of plate boundary forms volcanoes?

Fault Block mountains such as the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Fold & Thrust Mountains such as the Himalayans.


What happens to the lithosphere as fault-block mountains form?

During the formation of fault-block mountains, the lithosphere stretches.


What is the average height of a fault block mountain?

facts about fault block mountains


What fault creates fault block mountains?

Seismograph


Where Are Fault Block Mountains in California?

A fault-block mountain can be found in Death Valley, California and also in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Movement of large crustal blocks form fault-block mountains.


Where are fault-block mountains in California?

A fault-block mountain can be found in Death Valley, California and also in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Movement of large crustal blocks form fault-block mountains.


Fault block mountains are primarly the result of faulting and?

Fault block mountains are often created through rifting, which is an indication of tensional tectonic forces. Fault block mountains are primarily the result of faulting and folding.


Is the Rocky Mountains a fault block mountains?

Yes they are.