(geology) A thrust fault that has a low dip or a net slip that is large. Also known as low-angle thrust; overthrust fault. A thrust fault with the active element being the hanging wall.
overthrust
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(′ō·vər′thrəst)
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A nearly horizontal fold subjected to such stress that the strata override underlying rocks.
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