upthrow

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This a modern example of a Gilbert-type delta, which is a delta composed primarily of coarse material actively eroded from the mountainous upthrown block to the north.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017

Draw a second diagram showing the same block after denudation has worn it down below the center of the upthrown side.

From The Elements of Geology by Norton, William Harmon

The scanty growth paused abruptly half-way down the gulf, and the rock below was perpetually damp from the upthrown spray.

From For the Term of His Natural Life by Clarke, Marcus Andrew Hislop

Toward these bluffs, winding and twisting in and out among broken and upthrown blocks of ice, ran a slightly traveled trail.

From Smoke Bellew by London, Jack

Again, subsequently to the upheavement of the Cumbre chain, that of Uspallata was formed and elevated; and afterwards, I may add, in the plain of Uspallata, beds of sand and gravel were violently upthrown.

From Geological Observations on South America by Darwin, Charles