Fault Types
By Earthquake Hazards Program
2021 (approx.)
![Three diagrams showing types of faults. Strike-slip is shown with the blocks of crust moving parallel to each other. The normal fault is shown with a fault at an angle and the overhanging block sliding downward. The thrust fault is shown with the same angle of the fault but the overhanging block is sliding upwards.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/FAULT.gif?itok=B0tlowts)
Detailed Description
Strike-slip, normal, and reverse faults. A reverse fault with a small dip angle is called a thrust fault.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.