For Normal fault we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Earthquake, Geologic and Science.

Normal Fault (Earthquake)

A normal fault can result from vertical motion of two adjacent blocks under horizontal tension. (It also occurs in rocks under compression if stress is unequal in different directions. In this case, the minimum and maximum compressive stresses must be applied horizontally and vertically respectively.) In a normal fault, the upper of the two adjacent blocks of rock slips relatively downward. (See reverse (thrust) fault and Figure 1.)

Normal Fault (Geologic)

A fault that drops rock on one side of the fault down relative to the other side.

Normal Fault (Science)

A fault that occurs in response to horizontal tensional forces.

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