In a ________ fault, the hanging wall block moves up over the footwall block.
A)normal
B)detachment
C)reverse or thrust
D)strike slip

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In a reverse or thrust fault, the hanging wall block is thrust upward and over the footwall block. This is the opposite of a normal fault where the hanging wall block moves down relative to the footwall block. A detachment fault is where the hanging wall block moves along a weaker layer of rock, while a strike-slip fault is where the movement is horizontal and parallel to the fault plane.

In a ________ Fault, the Hanging Wall Block Moves Up