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    _____________Are Planar Extensional Structures Which Thin the Crust in Response
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_____________Are Planar Extensional Structures Which Thin the Crust in Response

Question 30

Question 30

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_____________are planar extensional structures which thin the crust in response to horizontally directed, tensional stresses.


A) Thrust faults
B) Normal faults
C) Anticlines
D) Reverse faults

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