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Footwall block Before erosion Before erosion Tension Fault trace Footwall block Hanging wall block Hanging wall block Figure 6.16 Block diagrams illustrating two common types of dip-slip faults. A. Normal fault. B. Reverse fault. Compression Fault trace Hanging wall block Footwall block A. Normal fault (after erosion) B. Reverse fault (after erosion)

Footwall block Before erosion Before erosion Tension Fault trace Footwall block Hanging wall block Hanging wall block Figure 6.16 Block diagrams illustrating two common types of dip-slip faults. A. Normal fault. B. Reverse fault. Compression Fault trace Hanging wall block Footwall block A. Normal fault (after erosion) B. Reverse fault (after erosion)

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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On each of the block diagrams in Figure 6.16, determine the relative ages of the surface rocks on both sides of the fault trace (after erosion) and write the word older or younger on the appropriate side of each fault trace.

Footwall block Before erosion Before erosion Tension Fault trace Footwall block Hanging wall block Hanging wall block Figure 6.16 Block diagrams illustrating two common types of dip-slip faults. A. Normal fault. B. Reverse fault. Compression Fault trace Hanging wall block Footwall block A. Normal fault (after erosion) B. Reverse fault (after erosion)
Transcribed Image Text:Footwall block Before erosion Before erosion Tension Fault trace Footwall block Hanging wall block Hanging wall block Figure 6.16 Block diagrams illustrating two common types of dip-slip faults. A. Normal fault. B. Reverse fault. Compression Fault trace Hanging wall block Footwall block A. Normal fault (after erosion) B. Reverse fault (after erosion)
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