Definition of Graben

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Graben

The term 'Graben' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as ' An elongate crustal block that is relatively depressed (downdropped) between two fault systems'.

The term 'Graben' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Down-dropped block of rock bounded on both sides by faults. See fault-block'.


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