Question

question 6 of 10
in a ______ fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.
a. thrust
b. transform
c. hanging
d. normal

Explanation:

In a thrust fault, the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall. A transform fault involves horizontal movement. A normal fault has the hanging wall moving down. There is no fault type named "hanging" in geological terms.

Answer:

A. thrust