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Extension

A geological process in which the Earth's crust is stretched, leading to the formation of faults and rift valleys.

Normal Faulting

A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.

Foliation

The repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks caused by the reorientation of minerals under directional pressure.

Lineation

The alignment of linear features, such as minerals or textures, within a rock that indicates a directional force or flow.

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