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A normal fault.
In a fault where the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, it is classified as a normal fault. This movement typically occurs due to extensional forces that pull the Earth's crust apart. Normal faults are commonly associated with rift zones and can lead to the formation of valleys or basins. They contrast with reverse faults, where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.
In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, whereas in a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.
In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, creating extensional forces. In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall, generating compressional forces.
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In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves down relative to the foot wall.
Reverse Fault
Normal faulting, where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall. Reverse faulting, where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall. Strike-slip faulting, where horizontal movement occurs parallel to the fault plane.
This is called a reverse fault. It occurs when compressional forces cause the hanging wall to move up relative to the footwall along a steeply inclined fault plane. Reverse faults are commonly found in areas where tectonic plates are colliding or converging.
The hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall in a reverse fault. This type of fault occurs when compressional forces cause the Earth's crust to shorten, leading to the upper block (hanging wall) being pushed upwards over the lower block (footwall). Reverse faults are commonly associated with mountain building and tectonic activity.
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