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Forces in Earth's Crust

Question 5 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

A scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall. Which type of fault is the scientist observing?

Answer
A
normal
B
reverse
C
strike-slip
D
horizontal

Explanation

In a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall. That matches the scientist’s observation, so the fault is a reverse fault.

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