Figure 5. Layered rocks of the Islesboro Formation cut by many small faults. Each fault is a surface along which the rock broke and was displaced. Faults are most easily seen in rocks such as this with layers that can be followed across the outcrop. Highlight faults. (MGS photo by Henry Berry.)

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