Scaling of the critical slip distance for seismic faulting with shear strain in fault zones

A study attempted to resolve differences between laboratory and field-based estimates of critical slip distance in seismic faulting. Results suggest dependence on shear strain as well as particle size of fault gouges.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1993-04, Vol.362 (6421), p.618-621
Main Authors: Marone, Chris, Kilgore, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Earthquakes
Exact sciences and technology
Plate tectonics
Seismology
Tectonics. Structural geology. Plate tectonics
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Summary:A study attempted to resolve differences between laboratory and field-based estimates of critical slip distance in seismic faulting. Results suggest dependence on shear strain as well as particle size of fault gouges.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/362618a0