Question

a scientist observes a fault where the hanging wall has moved upward relative to the footwall. which type of fault is the scientist observing? normal reverse strike - slip horizontal

Explanation:

• Normal fault: Hanging wall moves downward relative to footwall.
• Reverse fault: Hanging wall moves upward relative to footwall.
• Strike - slip fault: Movement is horizontal (side - to - side).
• Horizontal fault (not a standard main type like the others in terms of fault classification based on hanging and footwall movement; strike - slip is more accurately the horizontal - movement type).

Answer:

reverse