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Geological Engineering · Q70

Introduction to Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 70

Q70

Which type of fault has movement primarily in the vertical direction?

A.
Strike-slip fault
B.
Reverse fault
Answer
C.
Oblique fault
D.
Transform fault

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A reverse fault involves vertical displacement where the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall due to compressive forces.Correct Answer: Reverse fault.