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A normal fault is formed from compressional stress. select one:
a. true
b. false

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User Mjallday
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Answer: False.

Step-by-step explanation:

A normal fault is a type of fault in which the hanging wall drop down in relative to the footwall. It is caused by tensional stress, when two block of rocks pull apart from each other. Normal fault normal happen in areas that are undergoing extension or stretching.

Reverse fault are caused by compressive stress.

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