Question

Distinguish between a horst and a graben.

September 27, 2023

Answer

Horst	Graben
Forms when two parallel faults move away from each other, causing the central block to be uplifted.	Forms when two parallel faults move towards each other, causing the central block to be downfaulted.
Has uplifted blocks of land that are separated by steeply dipping faults.	Has downfaulted blocks of land that are separated by steeply dipping faults.
Often creates linear mountain ridges or plateaus.	Often creates linear valleys or basins.

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