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What is an uplifted block bounded by two reverse faults?
horst
What type of faults are associated with fault-block mountains?
Yes reverse faults create mountains. this happens by 2 plates collide.
What is the definition of of fault-block?
a mass of rock bounded on at least two opposite sides by faults
What does reverse fault produce?
The hanging wall moves up relative to the foot wall. These happen when tectonic forces push rocks together. It is caused by compression.
When normal faults uplift a block of rock this type of mountain forms?
san andreas
What is an uplifted block bounded by two reverse faults?
horst
The type of mountain bounded by faults is?
Block Mountains
What type of faults are associated with fault-block mountains?
Yes reverse faults create mountains. this happens by 2 plates collide.
Is a fault-block mountain created by reverse faults?
no
What is the definition of of fault-block?
a mass of rock bounded on at least two opposite sides by faults
What is a Graben and a horst?
A graben is a down-thrown block which is bounded by faults along its sides. A horst is an up-thrown block which is bounded along its sides. When a horst and graben are beside each other, they are considered to be a horst and graben structural system.
What is a horst and graben structural system?
A graben is a down-thrown block which is bounded by faults along its sides. A horst is an up-thrown block which is bounded along its sides. When a horst and graben are beside each other, they are considered to be a horst and graben structural system.
Why are thrust fault reverse faults and folds commonly found in the same place?
Thrust faults and reverse faults are essentially the same, the only difference being the angle: thrust faults have a shallow angle of 45 degrees or less from horizontal. Reverse (thrust) faults and folds usually indicate rock being compressed. In many cases folds develop along reverse faults as one fault block is dragged along another, with an anticline forming in the hanging wall.
Are the Appalachian mountains fault-block or folded mountains?
yes along with the andes, rockies and himalayas.
What does reverse fault produce?
The hanging wall moves up relative to the foot wall. These happen when tectonic forces push rocks together. It is caused by compression.
What are the cracks in the block mountains called?
faults
How a fault block is created?
by two normal faults
