Which mechanism causes uplift and mountain formation along a reverse fault?

💡 Explanation

When compressional stress acts on a reverse fault, the hanging wall moves upward relative to the footwall because this aligns with the stress direction, resulting in crustal shortening and thickening, thus causing uplift and mountain formation. Therefore, differential movement accumulates, rather than isostatic adjustment or thermal expansion alone causing sufficient quick mountain building.

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