Folds & Faults

A model depicting folds and faults in land illustrates how tectonic forces shape the Earth’s crust. Folds, such as anticlines and synclines, form when rock layers are compressed and bend without breaking. Faults, including normal, reverse, and strike-slip faults, occur when rocks fracture and slip due to tectonic stress. The model helps visualize these geological processes and their effects on landscapes, showing how mountain ranges, valleys, and other landforms are created and modified over time.