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Fault types in tectonic earthquakes

San Andreas Fault

Figure 21: Three basic fault types: (top) normal fault, (middle) reverse fault, and (bottom) strike-slip fault.

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Also Known As	wrench fault • transcurrent fault • lateral fault

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Fault types in tectonic earthquakes

San Andreas Fault

Figure 21: Three basic fault types: (top) normal fault, (middle) reverse fault, and (bottom) strike-slip fault.

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