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Fault is a break in the Earth’s crust caused by seismic activity, usually occurring along a fault line. Fractures, on the other hand, are breaks in the rock caused by stress, often occurring along the same line as a fault. Fault lines are the areas where two or more of the Earth's tectonic plates meet and move against each other, generating earthquakes. Fractures in the rock occur due to the buildup of stress and can occur in areas both near and far from fault lines.