It Is Possible for Offset Along an Oblique-Slip Fault to Have

question 18

Multiple Choice

It is possible for offset along an oblique-slip fault to have both ____________ and ____________ components.

• A)normal;reverse
• B)right-lateral;left-lateral
• C)normal;left-lateral

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