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An Extensional Fault is a fault that extends the pre-existing geological layering. In most cases such a fault is also a normal fault, but may be rotated to have a reverse fault geometry. Extensional faults are generally planar and initiate with a dip of 60° typically continuing down to the base of the seismogenic layer. Old fault exposed by roadcut near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ...
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