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Fault types refer to the classification of fractures in the Earth's crust where significant displacement has occurred due to tectonic forces. Understanding these types is crucial for assessing seismic risks and geological formations, as they reveal the nature of stress and strain in the Earth's lithosphere.
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Faulting is the process by which rocks break and slide along a fracture, creating a fault, due to tectonic forces. It plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's crust and is a primary mechanism behind earthquakes.
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Fault formation is a geological process where stress and strain within the Earth's crust lead to fractures, enabling sections of the crust to move relative to each other. This process is pivotal in shaping the Earth's landscape and is a major source of earthquakes, which are abrupt releases of energy due to these displacements.
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