Question

Explain different type of faults.Answer in detail
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Answer 1

Answer:

different types of fault

Explanation:

There are three different types of faults: Normal, Reverse, and Transcurrent (Strike-Slip). Normal faults form when the hanging wall drops down. ... The forces creating reverse faults are compressional, pushing the sides together. Transcurrent or Strike-slip faults have walls that move sideways, not up or down.

Answer 2

Answer: There are three different types of faults: Normal, Reverse, and Transcurrent (Strike-Slip). Normal faults form when the hanging wall drops down. The forces that create normal faults are pulling the sides apart, or extensional.