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overthrust
overthrust (ˈəʊvəˌθrʌst) n (Geological Science) geology a reverse fault in which the rocks on the upper surface of a fault plane have moved over the rocks on the lower surface. Compare underthrustoverthrust
overthrust[′ō·vər‚thrəst] (geology) A thrust fault that has a low dip or a net slip that is large. Also known as low-angle thrust; overthrust fault. A thrust fault with the active element being the hanging wall. |