Question

0.3 Answer in detail:
1) Explain different types of faults.​

Answer 1

There are three different types of faults :

Normal, Reverse, and Transcurrent (Strike-Slip).

1.Normal faults form when the hanging wall drops down. The forces that create normal faults are pulling the sides apart, or extensional.

2. Reverse faults form when the hanging wall moves up. The forces creating reverse faults are compressional, pushing the sides together.

3. Transcurrent or Strike-slip faults have walls that move sideways, not up or down.

Answer 2

there are 3 types of faults:-

1. Normal faults
2. Reverse faults
3. Strike-Strip faults