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In a fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall
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In a fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall

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Yes it does move up relative to the footwall
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Answer:When a hanging-wall moves upward relative to a foot-wall, then we call this type of fault as the reverse fault. Reverse faults are generated because of the compressional forces exerted on both the sides of the fault.

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