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thrust fault

n. Geology

A reverse fault in which the fault plane is inclined at an angle equal to or less than 45°.

thrust fault

(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a fault in which the rocks on the upper side of an inclined fault plane have been displaced upwards, usually by compression; a reverse fault

thrust fault

A reverse fault in which the fault plane is inclined at an angle equal to or less than 45°. See Note at fault.

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thrust fault - a geological fault in which the upper side appears to have been pushed upward by compression

overthrust fault, reverse fault

inclined fault - a geological fault in which one side is above the other

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thrust fault (redirected from Thrust sheet)

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