reverse fault « Back to Glossary IndexA dip-slip fault that has the hanging wall moving up with respect to the foot wall. Synonyms: reverse faultingRelated Articles: 9 Crustal Deformation and EarthquakesGlossary: hanging wallGlossary: footwallGlossary: thrust fault« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris