Question

Reverse faults

Answer 1

Reverse faults are a type of dip-slip fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall. This type of fault occurs in compressional tectonic environments where the crust is being pushed together, causing rock layers to shorten and thicken. Reverse faults are characterized by steeply dipping fault planes and result in a shorter and higher crustal block on one side of the fault. They are associated with mountain building and often create uplifted mountain ranges and valleys. Reverse faults are also known as thrust faults when the fault dip is less than 45 degrees.