Normal faults assume a more shallow dip angle with depth;when the fault plane becomes nearly horizontal,these faults are termed ________.
A)thrusts
B)folds
C)detachments
D)fault scarps

Name: Normal faults assume a more shallow dip angle with depth;when the fault plane becomes nearly horizontal,these faults are termed ________. A)thrusts B)folds C)detachments D)fault scarps
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Detachment faults are low-angle normal faults that become nearly horizontal with depth.

Normal Faults Assume a More Shallow Dip Angle with Depth;when