Types Of Faults Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock.
A
Fault
2
Q
in which the block above the fault has moved downward relative to the block below.
A
Normal Fault
3
Q
In which the hanging wall moves upwards, relative to the footwall.
A
Reverse Fault
4
Q
fractures where the blocks have mostly moved horizontally.
A
Strike-slip Fault
5
Q
plates move toward each other
A
Convurgent
6
Q
plates move apart
A
Divergent
7
Q
plates slide past each other
A
Transform
