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Fault Bend Fold

A fault bend fold is a type of fold that forms as a layer of rock is deformed by movement along a fault with a bend or step in its trajectory. These folds are important in structural geology, providing insights into the deformation of the Earth’s crust and the mechanics of fault-related structures. 

Reference: Suppe, J. (1983). Geometry and Kinematics of Fault-Bend Folding. American Journal of Science. 

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