What is the type of fault where a hanging wall block moves up relative to the footwall block with a dip of greater than 45 degrees?

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2026-07-10 21:00

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That type of fault is called a reverse fault. Reverse faults are characterized by the hanging wall block moving up and over the footwall block at a steep angle, typically greater than 45 degrees.

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