Question
Geology Question on Structural Geology
The attitude of a fault plane was measured to be 350°, 75°E. The rake of the slickenline on the fault plane was found to be 90°. Which of the faults listed below satisfy(ies) these observations?
A
Dip-slip fault
B
Normal fault
C
Reverse fault
D
Strike-slip fault
Answer
Dip-slip fault
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): Dip-slip fault, (B): Normal fault and (C): Reverse fault