thrust fault

noun

, Geology.

1. a low-angle reverse fault produced in rocks subjected to thrust.

thrust fault

noun

1. 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

thrust fault

1. A reverse fault in which the fault plane is inclined at an angle equal to or less than 45°.
2. See Note at fault

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrust fault¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

A thrust fault with a hade of 30°, showing cliffs due to harder strata outcropping on the downthrow.

From Project Gutenberg

A thrust fault with a hade of 80°, with surface baseleveled.

From Project Gutenberg