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fault line
Afault line is a break or fracture in the ground that occurs when the Earth's tectonic plates move or shift and are areas where earthquakes are likely to occur. (noun)
A break where the Earth's tectonic plates shifted that is a likely site of an earthquake is an example of afault line.
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