Dynamics of a fault model with two mechanically different regions

Abstract We consider a fault containing two regions with different mechanical behaviours: a strong, velocity-weakening region (asperity) and a weak, velocity-strengthening region. The fault is embedded in a shear zone subject to a constant strain rate by the motions of adjacent tectonic plates. The...

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Main Authors: Michele Dragoni, Emanuele Lorenzano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:Earth, Planets and Space
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40623-017-0731-2