Mountain Fault Block Formation — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This cartoon-style cross-section diagram illustrates the geological process of crustal uplift along faults. It depicts three distinct blocks of earth's crust, each composed of multiple rock layers in varying colors and textures, from dark brown at the bottom to green topsoil. The central block is significantly elevated, forming mountains on its surface, while the outer blocks have lower terrain with trees and bushes. Two red arrows clearly indicate the upward movement of the central crustal block relative to the sides, with the text "Crustal blocks uplifted along faults." printed above. This image is ideal for teaching concepts related to plate tectonics, fault lines, and mountain formation in Earth Science, suitable for a slide presentation or a worksheet activity.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.