What are the different types of movement along faults?

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Movement along faults can be categorized into three main types: normal, reverse (or thrust), and strike-slip faults. Normal faults occur when the earth's crust is extended, causing one block to drop relative to the other. Reverse faults happen when the crust is compressed, leading one block to be pushed up over the other. Strike-slip faults involve horizontal movement, where two blocks slide past each other laterally with little vertical displacement.

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