The fault pattern shown in the figure is a case of _____

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The question is asking about a geological fault pattern illustrated in a figure and requires identifying the type of fault it represents.

Answer

Normal fault.

The final answer is normal fault.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is normal fault.

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A normal fault occurs when the hanging wall drops down relative to the footwall, often due to extensional forces, which pull the crust apart.

Tips

Ensure that the direction of rock movement is noted: in normal faults, the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall.

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