Do tension and normal fault go together?

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2026-07-22 08:10

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Yes, tension and normal faults are closely related. A normal fault occurs when the Earth's crust is subjected to tensional forces, causing it to stretch and break. In this type of faulting, the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, which is characteristic of regions experiencing extensional stress. Thus, tension is the driving force behind the formation of normal faults.

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