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Flambrough Head is a chalk headland with sheer white cliffs. Without looking at a Geological Map of the area I can not tell you if there are any faults running through it (but it is likely) but the Chalk rock will be jointed. I believe there are stacks and caves associated with the headland and these are probably associated with the majour joints (perhaps faults).

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What type of fault causes earthquakes?

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What are the similarities of active and inactive faults?

Active and inactive faults are both types of fractures in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred in the past. They both have the potential to generate earthquakes when stress is released along the fault line. Additionally, both types of faults can be identified through geological mapping, remote sensing techniques, and geophysical surveys. The main difference between active and inactive faults is that active faults are currently experiencing tectonic movement, while inactive faults have not shown any recent movement but still have the potential to generate earthquakes in the future.

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