What characteristics differentiate a reverse fault from a normal fault?

a.

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves up and the footwall moves down.

b.

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves down and the footwall moves up.

c.

In a reverse fault, the footwall does not move while the hanging wall moves down.

d.

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall does not move while the footwall moves down.

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Aryanna Rodgers

20 October, 11:33

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Rolando Morrison · Answer 1

A. in reverse fault, hangong wall moves up and footwall moves down