Reverse Faults
A reverse fault is a type of geological fault where the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall. This movement occurs due to compressional forces that push the Earth's crust together. Reverse faults are commonly found in regions experiencing tectonic plate convergence, where two plates collide.
These faults can create significant geological features, such as mountain ranges. An example of a reverse fault is the Himalayan mountain range, which was formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Understanding reverse faults is essential for studying earthquakes and the Earth's structural changes over time.