answersLogoWhite

0

How fault forms?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago
Updated: 5/16/2022

The surface of earth is in constant motion because of forces inside the planet. These forces cause sections of earth's surface, called plates, to move.

User Avatar

Kyla Klocko ∙

Lvl 13
∙ 3y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What mountain forms vertical fault movement?

fault block


What fault forms when plates are pulled apart?

a normal fault


What type of fault forms when plates converge?

a reverse fault is formedmountains


This energy is released by fault movement forms this?

The energy released by fault movement forms seismic waves.


By what type of fault were the sierra mountains formed?

Normal fault, i believe is true.


When the rock of the fault surface Moves down relative to the rock below the fault surface what kind of fault forms?

This is described as a normal fault.


What kind of fault forms when rock is pulled apart?

A normal fault would form.


When the rock above the fault surface moves down relative to the rock below fault surface what kind of fault forms?

This is described as a normal fault.


Is the alpine fault a transform fault?

The Alpine Fault is a geological right-lateral strike-slip fault. It forms a transform boundary, so yes.


When the rock above the fault surface moves down relative to the rock below the surface what kind of fault forms?

This is described as a normal fault.


What do you call land forms that have steep slopes?

fault


What geologic feature forms tension?

A strike-slip fault

Trending Questions
Who is an advocate of idealism in geography? What was the strengths of the book of oliver twist? What are the types of management classify? What is land that is soft and wet called? A shape with 6 edges? Which organisms would most likely be the pioneer organisms on a newly formed volcanic island? What does the name Zuky mean? Light and electricity are forms of which form energy? What is the main difference between denitrification and the other three steps of the nitrogen cycle? Because of their isolation Spanish settlers in California or? How do you evaluate a company? How many ounces in 28 grams? What the statues do in assassins creed 2? How do factors such as climate mineral resources and rainfall have an impact on development? How do you remove the starter on a 92 sts? Did good or evil win in Sleeping Beauty? How many cc to 1 psi? How did children address their parents in the colonist time? Will a food warmer requiring 120v warm up in a 110v outlet? What is a cast in gymnastics?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.