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Shearing, a lateral movement of tectonic plates, primarily creates features such as fault lines and strike-slip faults. These landforms occur when rocks on either side of a fault slide past one another horizontally, leading to the displacement of geological layers. Over time, shearing can also result in the formation of linear valleys and cliffs, as well as the development of mountain ranges in regions where tectonic forces are intense. Additionally, the stress from shearing can contribute to the fracturing of rocks, creating various secondary features in the landscape.

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