Faults 0.0 / 5 ? GeologyAS FAULTSASOCR Created by: annayappCreated on: 10-01-17 14:30 What is a dip-slip fault? Where movement along the fault plane is parallel to the dipof the fault plane. 1 of 9 At a normal fault which side is downthrown, the footwall or the hanging wall? The hanging wall 2 of 9 At a reverse fault which side is downthrown, the hanging wall or the footwall? The foot wall 3 of 9 what angle does a the dip of a reverse fault have to be below to be defined as a thrust fault? 45 degrees 4 of 9 What is fault dip? Fault dip is the angle between the fault plane and the horizontal 5 of 9 What is a Slickenslide? A slickenslide is the polishing and striations found on a fault plane indicating the direction of relative movement 6 of 9 What is fault Breccia? Fault breccia is composed of fragements produced by rocks fracturing during faulting 7 of 9 What are the two main Strike-Slip faults? Tear faults and Transform faults. 8 of 9 what is a fault? A fault is a fracture in a rock along which there has been an observable amoung of displacement 9 of 9
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