Thrust Faulting Theory

Thrust faulting theory describes a geological process where rocks are pushed over each other due to tectonic forces, typically in mountain-building regions. Imagine a block of earth being compressed so much that one layer slides upward and over another along a steep or gentle angle. This creates a fault, or crack, where the upper block moves over the lower. Thrust faults are significant because they shape large-scale features like mountain ranges and are often associated with earthquakes caused by the sudden movement along these faults. This process highlights how Earth's crust responds to compressive stress over geological time.