A thrust fault is a break in the Earth's crust, across which older rocks are pushed above younger rocks. == Thrust geometry and nomenclature == === Reverse faults === A thrust fault is a type of reverse fault that has a dip of 45 degrees or less.
A thrust fault is a break in the Earth's crust, across which older rocks are pushed above younger rocks. == Thrust geometry and nomenclature == === Reverse faults === A thrust fault is a type of reverse fault that has a dip of 45 degrees or less.
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