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ENagel

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on: Jul 14, 2018
How are reverse faults different from thrust faults? In what way are they the same?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Where do we find the youngest rocks in an eroded basin: near the center or near the flanks?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Reverse faults and thrust faults more or less have the same direction of motion (hanging wall goes up); however, the angle of the fault plane is differentthrust faults have dip angles less than 45 degrees, resulting in the hanging wall moving somewhat horizontally over the footwall block.

Answer to Question 2

The youngest rocks in a basin outcrop near the center.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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