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GROUND CRACK



Example Type:
Natural Occurrence

Information:
Location: Earthquake Fault
Record Date: 09.10
Season: Late Summer
Elevation: 1000 Feet

Notes:
An example of a ground crack that can occur near fault lines. The ground slips and roll when an earthquake occurs. Sometimes there is too much pressure/tension and the surface cracks open to exposes the soil beneath.
Ground Crack due to earthquake




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