Question

What characteristics differentiate a reverse fault from a normal fault?

a.
In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves up and the footwall moves down.
b.
In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves down and the footwall moves up.
c.
In a reverse fault, the footwall does not move while the hanging wall moves down.
d.
In a reverse fault, the hanging wall does not move while the footwall moves down.

Answer 1

Reverse faults are exactly the opposite of normal faults. If the hanging wall rises relative to the footwall, you have a reverse fault.

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