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(geology) A type of fault in which the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.

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reverse fault

Source Word

reverse fault

(geology) A type of fault in which the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.

Japanese Meaning

（地質学）逆断層。吊り側（ハンギングウォール）が支え側（フットウォール）に対して上方に移動する断層。

The geologist identified a reverse fault along the mountain range after examining the seismic data.

地質学者は地震データを調べた後、山脈に沿って逆断層を確認した。

Sense（1）

(geology) A type of fault in which the hanging wall moves up relative to the footwall.

reverse faults

（ plural ）