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in which type of fault is the hanging wall above the footwall? normal r…

Question

in which type of fault is the hanging wall above the footwall? normal reverse strike - slip horizontal

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In a reverse fault, compressional forces cause the hanging - wall to move up relative to the footwall, so the hanging wall is above the footwall. In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall. Strike - slip faults involve horizontal movement and a horizontal fault is not a standard term for this context in the way these options are presented.

Answer:

B. reverse