Many reverse or thrust faults in los angeles basin

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Many reverse or thrust faults in the Los Angeles basin are prominent at depth but do not reach the surface. Instead, the surface may be an anticline. Several recent magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes have occurred on these types of faults (1971 San Fernando, 1986 Whittier Narrow, 1994 Northridge). What name do geologist give these reverse faults that do not reach the surface?

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