Faults

S5E1 Students will identify surface features of the Earth caused by constructive and destructive processes.    
a. Identify surface features caused by constructive processes:

• Faults

San Andreas Fault

To learn more about one of the most famous fault lines, check out this video from National Geographic on the San Andreas Fault.

Fault Lines

 

All about Faults

• There are many different types of faults, which are created depending on how the tectonic plates collide.
• Scientists believe that mountain ranges such as the Himalayas (including Mt. Everest) were formed as a result of colliding tectonic plates.