21.3. Classification of Faults

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of fault is characterized by vertical movement?

   Hint

   Think about the movement direction.

2. 2.

   Which fault type involves horizontal movement?

   Hint

   Consider how the blocks move side to side.

3. 3.

   What characterizes a normal fault?

   • Hanging wall moves upward
   • Hanging wall moves downward
   • Horizontal movement

   Hint

   Think about how the wall 'hangs' relative to the footwall.

4. 4.

   True or False: A strike-slip fault involves primarily vertical movement.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definition of strike-slip faults.

5. 5.

   Identify a region where oblique-slip faults are prevalent and evaluate the potential engineering challenges they pose.

   Hint

   Think about where tectonic plates converge and diverge.

6. 6.

   Assess the implications of a strike-slip fault for urban infrastructure, considering different building types.

   Hint

   Visualize the movements and how they impact each structure.