Thrust Fault Rupture (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption The model shows how the hanging wall (right) of a thrust fault can twist away from the foot wall (left) during an earthquake. Credit Harsha Bhat/ENS Usage Restrictions For use in news stories only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.