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What is a normal fault associated with?

Extension, where rock units get longer and thinner.

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  3. Extension, where rock units get longer and thinner ✔

Why: Extension causes rock units to lengthen and thin, mainly through normal faulting.

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Answer: Extension, where rock units get longer and thinner. Extension causes rock units to lengthen and thin, mainly through normal faulting.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    This is primarily accomplished through normal faulting and through the ductile stretching and thinning.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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