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thrust fault::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | overthrust fault, reverse fault |
| Type of | inclined fault |
Examples of thrust fault
thrust fault
The difference between a thrust fault and a reverse fault is in their influence.
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The researchers are planning research to prove that the blind thrust fault exists.
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It is separated from Neoproterozoic rocks by a low angle thrust fault.
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Escher von der Linth had therefore difficulty with explaining the size of the thrust fault.
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Bertrand was familiar with the Faille du Midi, a large thrust fault in the BelgianArdennes.
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The thrust fault caused older rocks to be pushed up over younger ones, but did not rupture the surface.
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The earthquake was caused by a thrust fault, which occurs when one tectonic plate is pushed over another.
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Either way, it's a good example of a thrust fault.
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Finding the key bed in these situations may help determine whether the fault is a normal fault or a thrust fault.
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