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  • Faults: Understanding Rock Fractures and Earthquakes
    A fracture in rock along which movement occurs is called a fault.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Fracture: A break or crack in a rock.

    * Fault: A fracture where there has been significant movement of the rock on either side of the fracture. This movement can be horizontal, vertical, or a combination of both.

    Faults are responsible for many geological features, including:

    * Earthquakes: When rocks on either side of a fault move suddenly, it releases energy as seismic waves, causing earthquakes.

    * Mountains: The uplift of mountains often occurs along fault lines.

    * Valleys: The sinking of land along fault lines can create valleys.

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