What type of fault usually occurs because of tension? a. folded c. strike-slip b. normal d. reverse ip-strike. c. fault-block. b. folded. d. volcanic.

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Daniela Grimes

16 July, 22:04

What type of fault usually occurs because of tension? a. folded c. strike-slip b. normal d. reverse ip-strike. c. fault-block. b. folded. d. volcanic.

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Alejandra Peck · Answer 1

Alejandra Peck 16 July, 22:16

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I think it is a b. normal fault

Peter · Answer 2

B. Normal

Explanation:

A normal geological fault occurs when there is a split between two blocks on the surface of a region, caused by the pressure generated by a negative tension between the two blocks, causing one of them to be pushed down relative to the surface. The Saint Andreas fault in an example of normal fault.