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Focal Mechanism for normal fault (left) and thrust fault (right)

Detailed Description

Example of a focal mechanism for a normal fault (left) and a thrust fault (right). A sketch of the cross-section for the normal fault is under the focal mechanism representing that fault type on the left, and the cross-section for the thrust fault is under the focal mechanism representing that fault type on the right.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.