thrust fault
noun
,
Geology
1.
a low-angle reverse fault produced in rocks subjected to thrust.
Origin
1900-05
British Dictionary definitions for
thrust fault
thrust fault
noun
1.
a fault in which the rocks on the upper side of an inclined fault plane have been displaced upwards, usually by compression; a reverse fault
thrust fault
in Science
thrust fault
A reverse fault in which the fault plane is inclined at an angle equal to or less than 45°. See Note at
fault
.