Figure 1 - Block diagrams of lateral ramps

Figure 1. Block diagrams of lateral ramps. Small arrows show sense of movement on fault. Full arrow indicates transport direction in block diagrams. A, Typical "bow and arrow" structure showing diminishing displacement at the ends of a thrust fault. B, Thrust fault with displacement lost to cross-strike faults. Top fault block is transparent.


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