What type of fault is being formed here?
A)normal fault
B)reverse fault
C)strike-slip fault
D)oblique-slip faults

Name: What type of fault is being formed here? A)normal fault B)reverse fault C)strike-slip fault D)oblique-slip faults
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What type of fault is being formed here? 
A)normal fault 
B)reverse fault 
C)strike-slip fault 
D)oblique-slip faults

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image provided shows a clear displacement of the layers, where the hanging wall moved down relative to the footwall. This is characteristic of a normal fault, where the tensional forces pull the hanging wall down.

What Type of Fault Is Being Formed Here