The type of faulting commonly found in the Basin and Range Province is normal faulting.

Normal faults occur when the Earth's crust is extended, causing one block of rock to move downward relative to another. This type of faulting is characteristic of the extensional tectonics that shape the Basin and Range Province. As the crust stretches, it creates a series of parallel mountain ranges and intervening valleys. The movement along these normal faults contributes to the distinctive linear features of the landscape, resulting in the rugged terrain and deep basins that define the region. This geological activity is a key factor in the ongoing evolution of the Basin and Range Province.