Transtension
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Transtension is the term used to describe a rock mass or area of the Earth's crust
that experiences both extensive and transtensive shear. As such, transtensional regions are characterised by both extensional structures (normal faults, graben
s) and wrench structures (strike-slip faults).
Crust (geology)
In geology, the crust is the outermost solid shell of a rocky planet or natural satellite, which is chemically distinct from the underlying mantle...
that experiences both extensive and transtensive shear. As such, transtensional regions are characterised by both extensional structures (normal faults, graben
Graben
In geology, a graben is a depressed block of land bordered by parallel faults. Graben is German for ditch. Graben is used for both the singular and plural....
s) and wrench structures (strike-slip faults).