Ishita Das posted an Question
November 02, 2020 • 14:34 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Faults are generated by 1. extension 2. shear 3. compression 4. torsion

Faults are generated by 1. Extension 2. Shear 3. Compression 4. Torsion

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    Rahul kumar

    Answer (1): Extension Fault can be generated by extension, compression, shearing etc. However, most common mechanism for the formation of faults is extension. Faults are commonly generated by extension whereas folds are commonly generated from compression.

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    All will be answer. normal fault by extension. Thrust fault by compression. Strikeslip fault by shear . and pivot point or scissor fault by torsion.

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    This is MSQ. So Answer will be 1,2,3,4 right?

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    yes ishita

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    Please do mark my answer as best or thank you

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