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  • Faults: Understanding Rock Displacement and Earthquakes
    A displacement between two bodies of rock is called a fault.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Fault: A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust where there has been significant movement.

    * Displacement: The amount of movement that has occurred along the fault.

    Faults are often associated with earthquakes, as the movement along them can release a tremendous amount of energy.

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