If,during an earthquake,a footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall,the fault is termed ____________.

A)normal
B)reverse
C)strike slip
D)thrust

Question

If,during an earthquake,a footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall,the fault is termed ____________.

A)normal 
B)reverse 
C)strike slip 
D)thrust

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall. Therefore, if the footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall during an earthquake, the fault is classified as a normal fault.

If,during an Earthquake,a Footwall Slides Upward Relative to a Hanging