Suyash posted an Question
January 19, 2020 • 17:40 pm 15 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

In the folded and faulted sequence of beds given in the map below, the fault F-F (dipping 30°NE) is which type of fault?

In the folded and faulted sequence of beds given in the map below, the fault F-F (dipping 30°NE) is which type of fault? (A) sinistral strike-slip (C) normal (B) reverse (D) dextral strike-slip

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    Eduncle Best Answer

     Dear Suyash,

     Greetings!!

     As per your query, Reverse fault is correct answer.

     Fault FF caused the sheltering of the footwall side and broadening of the hanging wall side hence it is reverse fault.

    Thank you for asking your query.

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