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it is formed when a large block of land is pushed upwards along a crack or between two cracks in the crust
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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.)
Are the Teton mountains fault block mountains?
yes they are.
How are block mountains formed?
When land is pushed upbetween two fault lines, block mountains are formed
What happens to the lithosphere as fault-block mountains form?
During the formation of fault-block mountains, the lithosphere stretches.
What characteristics are in Fault-block mountains and how are they formed?
Some of the characteristics of fault-block mountains would be sharp, and jagged peaks.
Different kinds of mountain?
Fold Mountains (Folded Mountains)Fault-block Mountains (Block Mountains)Dome MountainsVolcanic MountainsPlateau 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.)
Are the sierra Nevada mountains folded mountains?
nope fault block
What types of mountains are the Cascades domed or fault block?
Fault-block mountains
What types of mountains are formed by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
What two types of mountains form by volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity can form fold mountains or block mountains. Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide. Block mountains are formed when fault block shifts.
Is the Rocky Mountains a fault block mountains?
Yes they are.
Are the Teton mountains fault block mountains?
yes they are.
How are block mountains formed?
When land is pushed upbetween two fault lines, block mountains are formed
What happens to the lithosphere as fault-block mountains form?
During the formation of fault-block mountains, the lithosphere stretches.
What are the Grand Tetons an example of what mountains?
They are fault-block mountains.
Which type of mountains does the Nilgiri Mountains belongs?
block mountain :)
