Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Thrust Fault.
Thrust Fault - as a noun
A geological fault in which the upper side appears to have been pushed upward by compression
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overthrust faultreverse faultExample Sentences
"The San Andreas Fault is a well-known example of a thrust fault."
"The earthquake was caused by movement along a thrust fault."
"The displacement along the thrust fault was measured to be several meters."
"The fault line shows evidence of multiple thrust faults."
"A major thrust fault was responsible for the uplift of the Himalayas."
