Horsts and grabens are believed to occur due to ___________ Options: A . &nbspLateral compression B . &nbspShear compression C . &nbspLateral tension D . &nbspBending

Horsts and grabens are believed to occur due to __________

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Horsts and grabens are believed to occur due to ___________

Options:

A . Lateral compression

B . Shear compression

C . Lateral tension

D . Bending

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c).Lateral tension

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