Which Occurs When the Fault Plane Forms a Low Angle

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which occurs when the fault plane forms a low angle relative to the horizontal,resulting in the overlying block being shifted over the underlying?

• A)Lateral fault.
• B)Thrust fault.
• C)Normal fault.
• D)Strike-slip fault.

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