Multiple choice

A type of fault where the hanging wall slides downward; caused by tension in the crust.

  1. strike-slip fault

  2. reverse (thrust) fault

  3. tsunami

  4. normal fault

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A normal fault occurs when the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, typically caused by tensional forces pulling the crust apart.