The San Andreas Fault is a classic example of which type of fault? reverse (thrust) fault normal fault transform (strike-slip) fault vertical fault

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The San Andreas Fault is a classic example of which type of fault?

reverse (thrust) fault

normal fault

transform (strike-slip) fault

vertical fault

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The San Andreas fault is an example of a transform (strike-slip) fault.

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Esenti answered Jan 20, 2023

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