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A fault in which the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall
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What is a fault that is formed when compression causes the hanging wall to move over the foot wall is a?
This is called a reverse or thrust fault.
Is the Owens Valley a reverse fault?
The Owens Valley is NOT a reverse fault. This valley is a normal fault.
A what fault moves because it is under compression?
A reverse fault moves because it is under compression. The dip of a reverse fault is relatively steep, greater than 45-degrees.
What fault with a shallow angle is a thrust fault?
Reverse
When a fault is not vertical a hanging wall and what are formed?
a reverse fault
When rocks are compressed a fault may form?
A reverse fault, my friend.
Type of fault that may form when rocks are compressed?
A reverse fault may form when rocks are compressed.
What is the opposite of a reverse fault?
A normal fault is the opposite of a reverse fault.
The rocks above a what fault are forced up and over below the fault?
A reverse fault is formed here
What is a fault that is formed when compression causes the hanging wall to move over the foot wall is a?
This is called a reverse or thrust fault.
What fault occurs at a convergent boundary.?
A reverse fault
What fault is made when compression pushes rocks together?
A reverse fault will occur.
What type of fault is likely to form in an area where rock layer has been folded?
Probably reverse fault because folding is the result of compressional stres and reverse faults are caused by compression
Is the Owens Valley a reverse fault?
The Owens Valley is NOT a reverse fault. This valley is a normal fault.
A what fault moves because it is under compression?
A reverse fault moves because it is under compression. The dip of a reverse fault is relatively steep, greater than 45-degrees.
By what type of fault were the sierra mountains formed?
Normal fault, i believe is true.
How long does it take for a reverse fault to form?
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