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Reverse Faults (Compressional Force --> <--- )
Strike Slip faults (Sliding force in opposite directions.. ( --->
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∙ 11y agoas far as i know there are 6 types of fault>>
the first one is the dip slip fault- fault in which vertical displacement primarily occurs.
the second one is the normal fault- the fault in which the hanging wall, falls down relative to the foot wall due to tensional stress.
the third one is the reverse fault- the fault in which the hanging wall moves up relative to the foot wall due to compression.
the fourth one is the Horst fault- the fault in which the block of rock is pushed up between two faults.
the fifth one is the graben fault- The fault in which the block of rock falls between two faults.
the last kind of fault is the thrust fault- The fault in which the hanging wall is pushed up and then over the foot wall at a low angle.
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∙ 11y agoCompressional Stress - Reverse or Thrust faults
Tensional stress - Normal faults
Shear Stress - Strike-slip faults
For more information on these faults please see the anwers to the Related questions shown below.
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∙ 9y agoDip-slip faults, known as normal faults, have vertical movement, while strike-slip faults have vertical dips. Oblique-slip faults contain vertical and horizontal movement.
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∙ 11y agothe 3 types of faults are normal,strike-slip, and reverse.
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∙ 13y agoTension, Compression, and Shearing they all create earthquakes
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∙ 13y agoTransverse - Plates move side by side
Convergent - Plates move towards each other, usually one gets subducted.
Divergent - Plates move away from each other.
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∙ 10y agobecause of the gravity of earth that exist
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∙ 12y agoStrike Slip
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Three types of faults?
The normal fault, the thrust fault, the transcurrent fault , and the reverse fault.
Why earthquakes often occur at the tectonic plate boundaries?
Earthquakes occur along faults, where two blocks for rock move against one another. The blocks snag on one another, build up stress, and then release it as an earthquake. Most active faults are found at or near plate boundaries, where two large segments of the crust move past each other. The relatively large amount of movement and stress compared to intraplate settings means there are more and larger faults, which leads to more frequent and stronger earthquakes.
Describe the movements that occur along each of the 3 types of faults?
Shearing, tension, and compression work over millions of years to change the shape and volume of rock
What can transform boundary form?
i trying to figure that out
Why are earthquakes always near faults?
Most earthquakes occur near faults because the interaction of tectonic plates (moving against or away from each other) causes a buildup of stress, which is eventually released in the form of an earthquake. Earthquakes don't necessarily occur along faults though. Volcanic activity and isostatic imbalance (local imbalance from rapid geologic change - for example, ice melting) are two other causes of earthquakes.
Shearing creates what types of faults?
In geology, shearing occurs when rocks slide past each other horizontally in opposite directions. The kind of fault created by shearing is called a strike-slip fault.
Describe the three types of plate motion and the faults that are characteristic of each type of motion?
Describe the three types of plate motion and the faults that are characteristic of each type of motion.
What are the types of faults?
the three types of faults are normal (colliding), reverse (moving apart), strike-slip (sliding past each other)
What are three types of faults?
the three types of faults are normal (colliding), reverse (moving apart), strike-slip (sliding past each other)
What are the three types of plate motion and the faults that are characteristic of each motion?
convergent plates produce thrust faults divergent plates form normal faults transform plates form strike/slip faults
What are the names fo the different types of faults and provide a picture or graphic the depicts each type?
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How do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults?
Geologists study the types of movement that occurs along faults. How rocks move along a fault depends on how much friction there is between the sides of the fault. Friction is the force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface. Friction exists because surfaces are not perfectly smooth.Along parts of some faults, the rocks on both sides of the fault slide by each other without much sticking. Therefore stress does not build up, and big earthquakes are unlikely. Along many faults, the rocks lock together. In this case, stress increases until it is large enough to overcome the friction force. Stress builds up until an earthquake occurs.
What is tension stress?
Tensional stress is when two plates pull away from each other
Faults are what?
Faults or a fault can have several meanings.Faults are fractures along plates in the Earth.Faults are imperfections in human nature and behavior.A fault can be an assignment of blame. ex. It's your fault my cup broke!
The force that causes rocks to break as plates rub past each other is called what?
The force that causes rocks to break as plates rub past each other is called shear stress. This stress leads to the formation of faults and the subsequent release of energy in the form of earthquakes.
Three types of faults?
The normal fault, the thrust fault, the transcurrent fault , and the reverse fault.
Describe the three types of plate motion and the faults that are characteristics of each motion?
One of the three types of plates are the transform plates slip past each other. The convergent plates push together. The divergent plates pull away from each other.
