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What is the Sovent system?


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Normal Fault

A type of fault where the hanging wall has moved downward relative to the footwall due to tensional forces.

Horizontal Compression

The force that acts in parallel opposition across the Earth's crust, leading to folding, faulting, or shortening of geological formations.

Horizontal Tension

Refers to the stress acting parallel to the Earth's surface, which can cause stretching and fracturing of geological structures.

Vertical Tension

The force per unit area exerted in a vertical direction within a material, often relating to the stress experienced by geological or man-made structures.

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