Multiple Choice
A occurs when the fault plane forms a low angle relative to the horizontal,resulting in the overlying block being shifted over the underlying block.
A) normal fault
B) lateral fault
C) strike-slip fault
D) thrust fault
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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