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Stop 1, Marin Headlands: Nappe Thrusts

Thrust faults mark the edges of chert nappes. The rocks on the right have moved upward relative to those on the left.
Thrust faulting
Photo (c) 2006 Andrew Alden, licensed to About.com (fair use policy)

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