32 - Rock failure and earthquakes
International Geophysics
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Abstract
This chapter summarizes experimental observations and related theoretical developments of faulted and intact rock properties related to earthquake nucleation, failure and dynamic slip. We will be concerned primarily with earthquakes occurring in the brittle crust. Intermediate and deep-focus earthquakes have unique mechanical considerations that are discussed in Section 7. We focus on repeatable laboratory observations and their direct implications for fault strength and stability. Important results that may be new, incomplete or controversial have also been included. To distinguish the well-established findings from others, the latter appear in “new and provisional results” sections.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | 32 - Rock failure and earthquakes |
| Series title | International Geophysics |
| DOI | 10.1016/S0074-6142(02)80235-2 |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue | Part A |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 33 p. |
| First page | 505 |
| Last page | 537 |
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