ISSN:
1420-9136
Keywords:
Fault
;
parameter
;
lithosphere
;
extension
;
stress
;
rift
;
experiment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Quantitative relationships between major fault parameters from geological observations and laboratory experiments are compared. Relationships are established between fault length, number, depth of fault penetration, amplitude of displacement and other characteristics. The width of destruction zones is estimated. Spacing between parallel faults of compatible length is evaluated. It is shown that there is a stable correlation between fault length and number, which is independent from the mode of loading the material under destruction. Destruction of the lithosphere is believed to occur according to the laws of deformation of Maxwell elasto-viscous body.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00874728
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