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If a Fault Plane Is Greater Than 30° from Horizontal

Question 58

Question 58

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If a fault plane is greater than 30° from horizontal and the hanging wall block moves upward relative to the footwall block,the fault is called a ________ fault.


A) detachment
B) normal
C) reverse
D) thrust

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