state the difference between a normal and a reverse fault
A normal fault is a fault that involves extensional movement along its fault plane, this involves the hanging wall moving down in relation to the footwall. A reverse fault involves contraction along its fault plane, this involves the hanging wall moving up in relation to the footwall.
LW
Related Geology A Level answers
All answers ▸What are the similarities and differences between Irregular and Regular Echinoids?
What is the Bouma sequence?
Explain how Paleomagnetism can be used as evidence for Continental Drift?
What is the difference between a Normal Fault, a Reverse Fault, and a Strike-Slip Fault?