state the difference between a normal and a reverse fault
A normal fault is a fault that involves extensional movement along its fault plane, this involves the hanging wall moving down in relation to the footwall. A reverse fault involves contraction along its fault plane, this involves the hanging wall moving up in relation to the footwall.
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