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    In a Normal Fault the Hanging Wall Is Formed on the Side
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In a Normal Fault the Hanging Wall Is Formed on the Side

Question 47

Question 47

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In a normal fault the hanging wall is formed on the side that moves


A) up dip.
B) down dip.
C) to the right of the strike.
D) to the left of the strike.

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