A thrust fault has_______ .
A) a shallow inclination less than 45° and a hanging wall that slid down relative to the footwall
B) a steep inclination more than 45° and a hanging wall that rode up over the footwall
C) slickensides parallel to its strike
D) a shallow inclination less than 45° and a hanging wall that rode up over the footwall

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A thrust fault is characterized by a shallow inclination, typically less than 45°, with the hanging wall moving upward relative to the footwall. This movement is due to compressional forces.

A Thrust Fault Has_______