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A fault is a fracture in the rocks where movement occurs.

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Are fractures showing little or no movement of the rocks on either side?

Fractures that show little or no movement of the rocks on either side are called joints. Joints occur when rocks crack due to stress but do not shift position relative to each other. Joints can be found in a variety of rock types and can influence the way rocks break and weather.


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A crack in the earth's crust where movement has occurred?

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Faults, intrusions, and extrusions are all geologic features related to the movement of the Earth's crust. Faults are fractures along which rocks have moved, intrusions are igneous rocks that have been forced into pre-existing rocks, and extrusions are igneous rocks that have been extruded onto the Earth's surface. They all involve the movement and displacement of rocks, contributing to the shaping of the Earth's crust.


What is the principle of cross cutting relationships?

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What is the relationship between faults and earthquakes?

Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where rocks have moved past each other. When the rocks along a fault suddenly shift, it can cause an earthquake. The movement along faults is what generates the energy that produces earthquakes.


What is a crack in the rocks of the earths crust where no movement has occurred?

A crack in the rocks of the earth's crust where no movement has occurred is known as a joint. Joints are fractures in the rocks that do not show any displacement and are caused by stress or pressure within the earth's crust. They often provide pathways for fluids to move through the rocks.


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