32 - Rock failure and earthquakes
January 1, 2002
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2002 |
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Title | 32 - Rock failure and earthquakes |
DOI | 10.1016/S0074-6142(02)80235-2 |
Authors | David A. Lockner, Nicholas M. Beeler |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | International Geophysics |
Index ID | 70243109 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Earthquake Science Center |