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Strain-softening instability model for the san fernando earthquake

January 1, 1979

Changes in the ground elevation observed before and immediately after the 1971 San Fernando, California, earthquake are consistent with a theoretical model in which fault zone rocks are strain-softening after peak stress. The model implies that the slip rate of the fault increased to about 0.1 meter per year near the focus before the earthquake.

Publication Year 1979
Title Strain-softening instability model for the san fernando earthquake
Authors W.D. Stuart
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70012512
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse