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Faults

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Fractures in the Earth's crust where rocks on either side have moved relative to each other, often associated with earthquakes.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Tectonic Plates

Unit 4

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