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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