Characteristics of a normal fault, reverse fault, and strike slip fault.
I think most everything you need is on the following page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geologic_fault
Certainly! Here are the characteristics of each type of fault:
1. Normal fault:
- Occurs when the rock layers are pulled apart.
- The hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall.
- Creates a fault scarp or a cliff-like feature.
- Associated with tensional forces.
- Often found in areas of crustal extension, such as the mid-oceanic ridges.
2. Reverse fault:
- Occurs when the rock layers are pushed together or compressed.
- The hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall.
- Creates a fault scarp or a mountain-like feature.
- Associated with compressional forces.
- Often found in areas of crustal shortening, such as convergent plate boundaries.
3. Strike-slip fault:
- Occurs when two blocks of rock slide past each other horizontally.
- Little to no vertical displacement along the fault plane.
- Creates a linear feature known as a fault line.
- Associated with shear forces.
- Often found in areas where two tectonic plates are sliding past each other, such as transform plate boundaries.
For more detailed information and diagrams, you can refer to the Wikipedia page you mentioned: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geologic_fault. It provides a comprehensive overview of different fault types, their characteristics, and the processes associated with them.