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naturalchemist

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For each of the following geologic structures, decide whether the regional stress that caused the structure was compression, tension, or shear: Normal fault, reverse fault, thrust fault, strike-slip fault, anticline fold, syncline fold.
 
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Question 2

Explain surveying data that support the elastic rebound theory.
 
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lkanara2

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Thanks for your help Worked like a charm.

Answer to Question 2

Earthquakes are thought to be a sudden release of built-up elastic strain, resulting in a brittle failure.


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