Ishita Das posted an Question
August 18, 2020 • 23:23 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Horst and graben structure is mainly associated with which tectonic setting

horst and graben structure is mainly associated with which tectonic setting

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    Rahul kumar

    Answer (2): Divergent boundary Horst and Graben are structures which form in extension regime. Divergent plate boundary is associated with extensional regime so the correct answer should be divergent boundary. Please ask if you need any further information related to this question.

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    Sajan sarthak best-answer

    Divergent boundary Just like mid oceanic ridge a place of extensional regime so it will create normal fault ,and Horst and graben are two components of a normal fault type . see the figure I attached. Extension from both sides.so it is creating such structure.

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