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normal fault
A fault in which the hanging wall appears to have moved downward relative to the footwall. The angle of the fault is usually 45 degrees to 90 degrees . There is dip separation, but there may or may not be dip slip. Compare: reverse fault; thrust fault.
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- Industri / Domain: Pertambangan
- Kategori: Peratmbangan secara umum; Mineral mining
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