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A scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall. Which type of fault is the scientist observing?
normal
reverse
strike-slip
horizontal
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reverse
In a reverse fault (including thrust faults), compressional forces cause the hanging wall to move upward relative to the footwall.
In a reverse fault (including thrust faults), compressional forces cause the hanging wall to move upward relative to the footwall.
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