The cross section diagram below shows a folded strata. 

A geological event that might account for this deformation are tectonic pressure and stress such as earthquakes and uplifts.

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The strata must have been uplifted or raised from its original position.

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The distance to the epicenter can be determined.

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That part of the earth’s interior is liquid.

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1- Rock correlation.
2- Fossil correlation.
3- Correlation of mineral deposits.
4- Correlation of coastlines.

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1- Age of rocks.
2- Mineral composition.
3- Magnetic orientation.

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