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The maximum and minimum principal stresses in a zone of active normal faulting are 28 MPa and 8 MPa, respectively. The fault plane strikes N30°E and dips 60° towards SE. Considering Anderson's theory of faulting, the normal stress on the fault plane is _______MPa. (In integer)
The maximum and minimum principal stresses in a zone of active normal faulting are 28 MPa and 8 MPa, respectively. The fault plane strikes N30°E and dips 60° towards SE. Considering Anderson's theory of faulting, the normal stress on the fault plane is _______MPa. (In integer)
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