Normal fault

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002564",
  "term": "Normal fault",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A dip-slip fault where the hanging wall moves downward relative to the footwall, caused by tensional forces that pull the crust apart. This type of faulting results in an extension of the Earth's crust and is common in rift zones and areas of regional stretching. Normal faults can create structural traps for hydrocarbons by juxtaposing permeable reservoir rocks against impermeable seals.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/normal-fault/"
}