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In what tectonic environment would you expect to find a strike-slip fault, a normal fault, and a thrust fault?
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A strike-slip fault is a type of fault where the movement is predominantly horizontal. A normal fault is a type of fault where the fault has dipped and the footwall has moved upwards relative to the hanging wall. A thrust fault is a type of fault, also known as Show more…
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