If a fault plane is less than 30° from horizontal and the hanging-wall block moves upward relative to the footwall block,the fault is a ________ fault.
A) detachment
B) normal
C) reverse
D) thrust

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A thrust fault is characterized by a fault plane that is less than 30° from horizontal, with the hanging-wall block moving upward relative to the footwall block.

If a Fault Plane Is Less Than 30° from Horizontal