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The Geometry and Growth of Normal Faults
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R. E. Holdsworth;
R. E. Holdsworth
University of Durham, UK
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T. Manzocchi;
T. Manzocchi
University College Dublin, Ireland
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J. J. Walsh;
J. J. Walsh
University College Dublin, Ireland
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The Geological Society of London
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439
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9781862399716
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9781862399679
Publication date:
January 01, 2017
The Geometry and Growth of Normal Faults
Editor(s): C. Childs, R. E. Holdsworth, C. A.-L. Jackson, T. Manzocchi, J. J. Walsh, G. Yielding
https://doi.org/10.1144/SP439
ISBN (print): 9781862399679
ISBN (electronic): 9781862399716
Publisher: The Geological Society of London
Published: 2017
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Table of Contents
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Introduction to the geometry and growth of normal faultsAuthor(s)Conrad Childs;Conrad Childs1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Robert E. Holdsworth;Robert E. Holdsworth2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Durham, South Road, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Christopher A.-L. Jackson;Christopher A.-L. Jackson3Basins Research Group, Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Tom Manzocchi;Tom Manzocchi1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:John J. Walsh;John J. Walsh1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Graham YieldingGraham Yielding4Badley Geoscience Ltd, Hundleby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault geometric analysis
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The geometry of branch linesAuthor(s)Graham YieldingGraham YieldingBadley Geoscience Ltd, North Beck House, North Beck Lane, Hundleby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB, UK [email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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Interactions and growth of faults in an outcrop-scale systemAuthor(s)A. Nicol;A. Nicol1GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt, New Zealand2Present address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:C. Childs;C. Childs3Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Dublin, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:J. J. Walsh;J. J. Walsh3Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Dublin, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:T. Manzocchi;T. Manzocchi3Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, UCD, Dublin, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:M. P. J. SchöpferM. P. J. Schöpfer4Department for Geodynamics and Sedimentology, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Myths about normal faultingAuthor(s)D. A. Ferrill;D. A. FerrillDepartment of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166, USASearch for other works by this author on:A. P. Morris;A. P. MorrisDepartment of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166, USASearch for other works by this author on:R. N. McGinnis;R. N. McGinnisDepartment of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166, USASearch for other works by this author on:K. J. SmartK. J. SmartDepartment of Earth, Material, and Planetary Sciences, Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238-5166, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Growth of layer-bound normal faults under a regional anisotropic stress fieldAuthor(s)R. Ghalayini;R. Ghalayini1Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR 7193, ISTeP, F-75005, Paris, France2CNRS, UMR 7193, ISTEP, F-75005, Paris, France3IFP Energies nouvelles, 1 et 4 avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:C. Homberg;C. Homberg1Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 06, UMR 7193, ISTeP, F-75005, Paris, France2CNRS, UMR 7193, ISTEP, F-75005, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:J. M. Daniel;J. M. Daniel3IFP Energies nouvelles, 1 et 4 avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:F. H. NaderF. H. Nader3IFP Energies nouvelles, 1 et 4 avenue de Bois-Préau, 92852 Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault kinematic analysis
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Spatial distribution and evolution of fault-segment boundary types in rift systems: observations from experimental clay modelsAuthor(s)P. S. Whipp;P. S. Whipp1Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Basins Research Group (BRG), Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UK2Present address: Statoil Gulf Services LLC, 2107 CityWest Boulevard, Houston, TX 77042, USASearch for other works by this author on:C. A.-L. Jackson;C. A.-L. Jackson1Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Basins Research Group (BRG), Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. W. Schlische;R. W. Schlische3Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066, USASearch for other works by this author on:M. O. Withjack;M. O. Withjack3Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Rutgers University, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066, USASearch for other works by this author on:R. L. GawthorpeR. L. Gawthorpe4Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Realfagbygget, Allègt. 41, N-5020 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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3D geometry and kinematic evolution of extensional fault-related folds, NW Red Sea, EgyptAuthor(s)Samir M. Khalil;Samir M. Khalil1Department of Earth Sciences, Fault Dynamics Research Group, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK2Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Ken R. McClay;Ken R. McClay1Department of Earth Sciences, Fault Dynamics Research Group, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:John WalshJohn Walsh2Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rift migration and lateral propagation: evolution of normal faults and sediment-routing systems of the western Corinth rift (Greece)Author(s)Mary Ford;Mary Ford1Université de Lorraine, ENSG, INP, rue du Doyen-Marcel-Roubault,54501 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France2CPRG, UMR 7358, 15 Rue Notre-Dame-des-Pauvres,54501 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Romain Hemelsdaël;Romain Hemelsdaël2CPRG, UMR 7358, 15 Rue Notre-Dame-des-Pauvres,54501 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Marco Mancini;Marco Mancini3CNR-IGAG, Cnr Area della Ricerca Roma 1, Via Salaria km 29,300,00015 Monterotondo Scalo, Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Nikolaos Palyvos;Nikolaos Palyvos4Department of Geography, Harokopio University, 70 El. Venizelou Street, Athens, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:R. L. GawthorpeR. L. Gawthorpe4Department of Geography, Harokopio University, 70 El. Venizelou Street, Athens, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Interaction between gravity-driven listric normal fault linkage and their hanging-wall rollover development: a case study from the western Niger Delta, NigeriaAuthor(s)Hamed Fazlikhani;Hamed Fazlikhani1Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Stefan Back;Stefan Back2Geological Institute, EMR, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Peter A. Kukla;Peter A. Kukla2Geological Institute, EMR, RWTH Aachen University, 52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Haakon FossenHaakon Fossen1Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, Norway3Museum of Natural History, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Techniques to determine the kinematics of synsedimentary normal faults and implications for fault growth modelsAuthor(s)Christopher A.-L. Jackson;Christopher A.-L. Jackson1Basins Research Group (BRG), Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Rebecca E. Bell;Rebecca E. Bell1Basins Research Group (BRG), Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Atle Rotevatn;Atle Rotevatn2Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Allégaten 41, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Anette B. M. TvedtAnette B. M. Tvedt2Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Allégaten 41, 5007 Bergen, Norway3Present address: Petrolia AS, Espehaugen 32, Blomsterdalen, 5258 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Growth and interaction of normal faults and fault network evolution in rifts: insights from three-dimensional discrete element modellingAuthor(s)Emma Finch;Emma Finch1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Rob GawthorpeRob Gawthorpe2Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Allégaten 41, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault zone structure
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The geometry and dimensions of fault-core lensesAuthor(s)Roy H. Gabrielsen;Roy H. Gabrielsen1Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Alvar Braathen;Alvar Braathen1Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Magnus Kjemperud;Magnus Kjemperud1Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway2Present address: Core Energy, Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Marie Lovise R. ValdresbråtenMarie Lovise R. Valdresbråten1Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway3Present address: BP Exploration, Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Widening of normal fault zones due to the inhibition of vertical propagationAuthor(s)V. Roche;V. Roche1Department of Physics, CCIS, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1Search for other works by this author on:C. Homberg;C. Homberg2UPMC, Université Paris 06, ISTEP, UMR 7193, 4 Place Jussieu, 75252 Paris Cedex 05, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:M. Van Der Baan;M. Van Der Baan1Department of Physics, CCIS, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1Search for other works by this author on:M. RocherM. Rocher3IRSN, Institut de Radioprotection et de Sureté Nucléaire, Fontenay-aux-Roses, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fracture networks of normal faults in fine-grained sedimentary rocks: examples from Kilve Beach, SW EnglandAuthor(s)Tore Skar;Tore Skar1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen, Norway3Present address: Suncor Energy, Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Silje S. Berg;Silje S. Berg1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen, Norway4Present address: Statoil, Trondheim, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Roy H. Gabrielsen;Roy H. Gabrielsen1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen, Norway2Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Braathen AlvarBraathen Alvar1Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research, University of Bergen, Norway2Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Three-dimensional Distinct Element Method modelling of the growth of normal faults in layered sequencesAuthor(s)Martin P. J. Schöpfer;Martin P. J. Schöpfer1Department for Geodynamics and Sedimentology, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Conrad Childs;Conrad Childs2Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Tom Manzocchi;Tom Manzocchi2Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:John J. WalshJohn J. Walsh2Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Throw partitioning across normal fault zones in the Ptolemais Basin, GreeceAuthor(s)Efstratios Delogkos;Efstratios Delogkos1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Tom Manzocchi;Tom Manzocchi1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Conrad Childs;Conrad Childs1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:Christos Sachanidis;Christos Sachanidis2Public Power Corporation of Greece, Western Macedonian Lignite Centre, Ptolemais, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:Tryfon Barbas;Tryfon Barbas2Public Power Corporation of Greece, Western Macedonian Lignite Centre, Ptolemais, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:Martin P. J. Schöpfer;Martin P. J. Schöpfer3Department for Geodynamics and Sedimentology, University of Vienna, Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Alexandros Chatzipetros;Alexandros Chatzipetros4Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:Spyros Pavlides;Spyros Pavlides4Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GreeceSearch for other works by this author on:John J. WalshJohn J. Walsh1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault-related folding
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The relationship between normal drag, relay ramp aspect ratio and fault zone structureAuthor(s)C. Childs;C. Childs1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:T. Manzocchi;T. Manzocchi1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:A. Nicol;A. Nicol2GNS Science, Lower Hutt, New Zealand3Present address: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:J.J. Walsh;J.J. Walsh1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:A.M. Soden;A.M. Soden1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:J.C. Conneally;J.C. Conneally1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:E. DelogkosE. Delogkos1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Occurrence and development of folding related to normal faulting within a mechanically heterogeneous sedimentary sequence: a case study from Inner Moray Firth, UKAuthor(s)A. LaĂPĂDat;A. LaĂPĂDat1Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. Imber;J. Imber1Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UK2Badley Geoscience Ltd., Hundleby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:G. Yielding;G. Yielding2Badley Geoscience Ltd., Hundleby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:D. Iacopini;D. Iacopini3Geology and Petroleum Geology Department, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:K. J. W. Mccaffrey;K. J. W. Mccaffrey1Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. J. Long;J. J. Long44Geospatial Research Ltd., Suites 7 & 8, Harrison House, Hawthorne Terrace, Durham DH1 4EL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. R. JonesR. R. Jones44Geospatial Research Ltd., Suites 7 & 8, Harrison House, Hawthorne Terrace, Durham DH1 4EL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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The brittle and ductile components of displacement along fault zonesAuthor(s)C. Homberg;C. Homberg1Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, UMR 7193, Institut des Sciences de la Terre de Paris (ISTeP), F-75005, Paris, France2CNRS, UMR 7193, Institut des Sciences de la Terre de Paris (ISTeP), F-75005, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:J. Schnyder;J. Schnyder1Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris 06, UMR 7193, Institut des Sciences de la Terre de Paris (ISTeP), F-75005, Paris, France2CNRS, UMR 7193, Institut des Sciences de la Terre de Paris (ISTeP), F-75005, Paris, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:V. Roche;V. Roche3Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College of Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:V. Leonardi;V. Leonardi4HSM Montpellier, UMR 5569, Université de Montpellier, CC57, 34090 Montpellier, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:M. BenzaggaghM. Benzaggagh5University Moulay Ismail, Faculty of Sciences, BP 11.201, Jbabra, Zitoune, Meknès, MoroccoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Pre-existing structure and reactivation
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The impact of multiple extension events, stress rotation and inherited fabrics on normal fault geometries and evolution in the Cenozoic rift basins of ThailandAuthor(s)C. K. MorleyC. K. Morley1Basins Research Group (BRG), Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Importance of pre-existing fault size for the evolution of an inverted fault systemAuthor(s)Cathal Reilly;Cathal Reilly1GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand2Fault Analysis Group, School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland3Present address: Midland Valley, Floor 9, 2 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 1RW, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Andrew Nicol;Andrew Nicol1GNS Science, PO Box 30368, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand2Fault Analysis Group, School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland4Present address: Department of Geological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:John WalshJohn Walsh2Fault Analysis Group, School of Geological Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Post-Caledonian extension in the West Norway–northern North Sea region: the role of structural inheritanceAuthor(s)Haakon Fossen;Haakon Fossen1Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, Norway2Museum of Natural History, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Hamed Fazli Khani;Hamed Fazli Khani1Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Jan Inge Faleide;Jan Inge Faleide3Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Postboks 1047, Blindern, N-0316 Oslo, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Anna K. Ksienzyk;Anna K. Ksienzyk1Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, 5007 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:W. James DunlapW. James Dunlap4University Gas Research, 2888 Pelican Point Circle, Mound, MN 55364, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Influence of fault geometries and mechanical anisotropies on the growth and inversion of hanging-wall synclinal basins: insights from sandbox models and natural examplesAuthor(s)O. Ferrer;O. Ferrer1Fault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK2Geomodels Research Institute, Departament de Geodinàmica i Geofísica, Facultat de Geologia, Universitat de Barcelona, C/Martí Franquès s/n, 08028 Barcelona, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:K. McClay;K. McClay1Fault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:N. C. SellierN. C. Sellier1Fault Dynamics Research Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Timing, growth and structure of a reactivated basin-bounding faultAuthor(s)Robert P. Worthington;Robert P. Worthington1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland2Present address: Statoil, Sandsliveien 90, 5254 Bergen, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:John J. WalshJohn J. Walsh1Fault Analysis Group, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland3Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG), University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandSearch for other works by this author on:
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