That's called a 'fault line'.
This is called a fault.== ==
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
Fault (geology) : when rock on one side has moved with respect to the right sideFaults are like planar breaks in blocks of crust.Therefore, planar breaks are when one piece of crust (rock) has moved with respect to another piece of crust.
The lithosphere is most directly affected by earthquakes and volcanoes. Earthquakes occur when there is movement along faults in the lithosphere, while volcanoes are associated with the release of molten rock, or magma, through the lithosphere to the surface.
The fracture along blocks of crust (tectonic plates) is called a "fault" or "fault line".
A fault
Earthquakes result when forces push plates along faults in the Earth's lithosphere. These plates are comprised of the crust and a portion of the upper mantle.
That's called a 'fault line'.
This is called a fault.== ==
As fault-block mountains form, the lithosphere is stretched and pulled apart along fault lines. This stretching causes the crust to fracture and blocks of rock to move vertically, creating a series of alternating valleys and ridges. Over time, the fault-block mountains continue to uplift and erode, shaping the landscape.
It is a fault.
A fault is a fracture where blocks of the Earth's crust move relative to one another. This movement can be lateral, vertical, or diagonal, and it is often caused by tectonic forces. Earthquakes can occur along faults when the built-up stress is released suddenly.
This is known as a fault. A fault is a fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred. Movement along faults can result in earthquakes.
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
Your faults are flaws in your personality. Earth's faults are cracks in the ground along which blocks of rock move.
A place where the crust of the lithosphere has fractured is known as a fault. Faults are locations where the Earth's crust has cracked and moved along the fracture, often resulting in earthquakes. These fractures can vary in size and shape, and are important in shaping the Earth's surface.