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Did pushing (compression), pulling (tension), or sideways forces (shear) in the rock layers produce the folds and faults?

Did pushing (compression), pulling (tension), or sideways forces (shear) in the rock layers produce the folds and faults?
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Did pushing (compression), pulling (tension), or sideways forces (shear) in the rock layers produce the folds and faults?

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User Rob Bajorek
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pushing (compression) like folding a blanket you push it togeather
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User Tomoyuki
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compression cause the folds and faults
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