Nicholas M. Beeler David A. Lockner 2002 <p><span>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&nbsp;</span><span class="anchor-text">Section 7</span><span>. 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.</span></p> application/pdf 10.1016/S0074-6142(02)80235-2 en Elsevier 32 - Rock failure and earthquakes article