Suyash posted an Question
January 17, 2020 • 04:51 am 15 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

In the folded and faulted sequence of beds given in the map below, the fault F-F (dpping 30°NE) 1s which type of fault? ww.se N 30 25 25 ,30° Vertical Dyke LAll

In the folded and faulted sequence of beds given in the map below, the fault F-F (dpping 30°NE) 1s which type of fault? ww.se N 30 25 25 ,30° Vertical Dyke LAlll (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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