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    In a Thrust Fault, the Hanging Wall Moves ________ Relative
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In a Thrust Fault, the Hanging Wall Moves ________ Relative

Question 35

Question 35

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In a thrust fault, the hanging wall moves ________ relative to the footwall and the fault plane is oriented at a ________ angle.

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