21.3.1.a - Dip-Slip Faults
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What direction does the hanging wall move in a normal fault?
💡 Hint: Think of normal being associated with extension.
Define a reverse fault.
💡 Hint: Remember, reverse correlates with compression.
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What type of fault is characterized by the upward movement of the hanging wall?
💡 Hint: Remember, 'reverse' indicates upward movement.
True or False: Normal faults are associated with compressive forces.
💡 Hint: Normal faults are linked to rock being pulled apart.
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Describe how urban development near a known reverse fault zone can be planned to minimize earthquake risk.
💡 Hint: Consider codes and regulations that create safety measures.
Compare and contrast the implications of building in regions dominated by normal vs. reverse faults.
💡 Hint: Think about how each fault type affects the earth's surface.
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