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Schematic diagram of geological fault with thrown blocks. 1 Teton Fault Zone 2 Steep eastern face 3 Gentle western slope 4 Valley floors filled with sediments of cobbles, gravel, and sand 5 Sedimentary rock layers 6 Bedrock

7 Sedimentary rock layers now worn away; these matched layers 5
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This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: enlarge and make generic and international. The original can be viewed here: Teton fault block.jpg. Modifications made by Kildwyke.


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current23:46, 8 September 2011Thumbnail for version as of 23:46, 8 September 2011720 × 333 (69 KB)Kildwyke{{Information |Description=Schematic diagram of geological fault with thrown blocks. |Source=*File:thrown fault blocks.jpg enlarged from File:Teton_fault_block.jpg to improve image quality and make generic and international. |Date=2011-09-08 2

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