A Thrust Fault ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

A thrust fault ____.

• A)is the opposite of a dip-slip fault
• B)is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is greater than 45^o
• C)is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is less than 45^o
• D)is caused by shear stress
• E)can be right-lateral or left-lateral

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