Movement along faults often produces sharply angled rock fragments termed ____________.

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Fault breccia is a type of rock that forms when movement along a fault produces sharply angled rock fragments. Fault gouge is a type of clay-rich material that also forms along faults, but it is not composed of clearly identifiable rock fragments. Rock flour refers to fine-grained particles that are created by the grinding action of glaciers, rivers, or wind. Slickensides are polished or grooved surfaces that form along fault planes as a result of frictional movement.

Movement Along Faults Often Produces Sharply Angled Rock Fragments Termed