Tension, friction and heat increase.
The rocks move past each other horizontally.
The rock gets farther a part from the fault
Rocks along a fault line can break and shift due to tectonic forces, causing movements such as sliding past each other or being compressed together. The friction and pressure along the fault line can lead to earthquakes when the accumulated stress is released suddenly. Over time, the rocks along a fault line can also undergo deformation, such as folding and faulting.
Rocks on either side of a fault move along the surface of the fault.
The rocks move past each other horizontally.
No. They (the rocks) would not be moving past each other if their movement had been permanently halted.
High friction on opposite sides of a fault can cause stress to build up in the rocks. When the stress exceeds the strength of the rocks, it can result in an earthquake as the rocks suddenly shift along the fault line.
When rocks break, they move along the surface in a process known as faulting. This movement can occur due to tectonic forces, causing the rocks to break and move along fractures known as faults.
No. They (the rocks) would not be moving past each other if their movement had been permanently halted.
No. They (the rocks) would not be moving past each other if their movement had been permanently halted.
they release all their built up energy in the form of shock waves
A break or crack along which rocks move is called a fault. Sudden motion along the faults result to earthquakes.