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    The Downward Movement of Material Along a Curved Surface of Rupture
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The Downward Movement of Material Along a Curved Surface of Rupture

Question 48

Question 48

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The downward movement of material along a curved surface of rupture, which is characterized by the backward rotation of the displaced block, is called a(n) ____________________.

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