In a normal fault the hanging wall is formed on the side that moves
A)up dip.
B)down dip.
C)to the right of the strike.
D)to the left of the strike.

Name: In a normal fault the hanging wall is formed on the side that moves A)up dip. B)down dip. C)to the right of the strike. D)to the left of the strike.
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In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves down relative to the footwall, which is described as moving down dip. This movement is due to extensional forces.

In a Normal Fault the Hanging Wall Is Formed on the Side