About The Word Overthrust fault
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Overthrust fault
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What's The Definition Of Overthrust fault?
[n] a geological fault in which the upper side appears to have been pushed upward by compression
Synonyms | Synonyms for Overthrust fault: reverse fault | thrust fault Related Terms | Find terms related to Overthrust fault: See Also | inclined fault |
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