Which fault associated with crustal shortening?

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Thrust faults are associated with crustal shortening. These faults occur when compressional forces cause rocks to move mostly horizontally along a gently dipping fault plane, resulting in the overlying rock being pushed over the underlying rock. This process can lead to the formation of mountain ranges and other large-scale tectonic features.

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