A thrust fault ____. A)is the opposite of a dip-slip fault B)is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is greater than 45^o C)is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is less than 45^o D)is caused by shear stress E)can be right-lateral or left-lateral

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A thrust fault is a special case of a reverse fault where the dip is less than 45 degrees, meaning the fault plane is nearly horizontal. It is caused by compressional stress and results in the overlying rock moving up and over the underlying rock.

A Thrust Fault ____