During an earthquake,if a footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall (as shown in the figure below),the fault is termed a ________ fault.
A) normal
B) reverse
C) strike-slip
D) thrust

Question

During an earthquake,if a footwall slides upward relative to a hanging wall (as shown in the figure below),the fault is termed a ________ fault. 
A) normal 
B) reverse 
C) strike-slip 
D) thrust

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a normal fault, the footwall slides upward relative to the hanging wall, as shown in the figure. This occurs due to tensional stresses pulling the hanging wall apart and causing the footwall to move upward.

During an Earthquake,if a Footwall Slides Upward Relative to a Hanging