Meaning Of The Word Thrust fault
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Thrust fault Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Thrust fault?
thrust fault in American English
noun: a low-angle reverse fault produced in rocks subjected to thrust thrust fault in British English noun: 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 |
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