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===Real geologic faults=== | ===Real geologic faults=== | ||
;Normal fault | ;Normal fault | ||
− | In a {{w|Fault (geology)#Dip-slip faults|normal fault}}, the hanging wall (the | + | In a {{w|Fault (geology)#Dip-slip faults|normal fault}}, the hanging wall (the upper wall; right) moves downward relative to the footwall (the lower wall; left). The Earth's crust is extended in this type of fault. |
;Reverse fault | ;Reverse fault | ||
A reverse fault is basically the opposite of a normal fault. The hanging wall (left) moves upward relative to the footwall (right), and the Earth's crust is compressed. | A reverse fault is basically the opposite of a normal fault. The hanging wall (left) moves upward relative to the footwall (right), and the Earth's crust is compressed. |