Which type of fault is associated with tensional forces?
A. Reverse fault
B. Strike-slip fault
C. Normal fault
D. Oblique fault
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Normal fault occurs due to tensional forces that pull the crust apart.This causes the hanging wall to move downward relative to the footwall.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geological Hazards
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