Which of the following is unlikely to result from tensional stress?
A)normal fault
B)reverse fault
C)a graben
D)a horst

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tensional stress typically results in the stretching and thinning of the crust, leading to the formation of normal faults, grabens (down-dropped blocks between normal faults), and horsts (uplifted blocks between normal faults). Reverse faults, on the other hand, result from compressional stress, which is the opposite of tensional stress. Therefore, the unlikely option is B, reverse fault, as it is not a result of tensional stress.

Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Result from Tensional