The fault pattern shown in the figure is a case of _____
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the type of fault pattern depicted in the provided figure. It requires knowledge of geological fault types to categorize the fault correctly.
Answer
Reverse fault.
The fault pattern shown in the figure is a case of reverse fault.
Answer for screen readers
The fault pattern shown in the figure is a case of reverse fault.
More Information
In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall because of compression forces.
Tips
Be sure to observe the relative movement of the hanging wall and footwall to correctly identify the fault type.
Sources
- Deformation of Rock - Tulane University - .tulane.edu
- CHAPTER 10 (Folds, Faults and Rock Deformation) - uh.edu
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