A crack in the Earth's surface where two tectonic plates meet is called a fault. Faults are geological features that can lead to seismic activity, including earthquakes, as the plates move and interact with each other. The movement along these faults can be horizontal, vertical, or a combination of both, depending on the type of fault. Major types of faults include normal faults, reverse (or thrust) faults, and strike-slip faults.
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