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The Nature and Tectonic Significance of Fault Zone Weakening
Author(s)
R. E. Holdsworth;
R. E. Holdsworth
University of Durham, UK
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R. A. Strachan;
R. A. Strachan
Oxford Brookes University, UK
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J. F. Magloughlin;
J. F. Magloughlin
Colorado State University, USA
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Geological Society of London
Volume
186
Copyright:
Geological Society of London
© Geological Society of London 2001, ISBN 978-1-86239-434-6$30
ISBN electronic:
9781862394346
ISBN print:
9781862390904
Publication date:
January 01, 2001
Many faults appears to form persistent zones of weakness that fundamentally influence the distribution, arichitecture and movement patterns of crustal-scale deformation and associated processes in both continental and oceanic regions. They act as conduits for the focused migration of economically important fluids and, as most seismicity is associated with active faults, they also constitute one of the most important global geological hazards.
This book brings together papers by an international group of Earth Scientists to discuss a broad range of topics centred upon the controls of fault weakening and the role of such faults during lithosphere deformation.
The book will be of interests to both academic and industrial Earth Scientists with an interest in geodynamics, structure at all scales, tectonics and the migration of petroleum and water.
The Nature and Tectonic Significance of Fault Zone Weakening
Author(s): R. E. Holdsworth, R. A. Strachan, J. F. Magloughlin, R. J. Knipe
https://doi.org/10.1144/GSL.SP.2001.186
ISBN (print): 9781862390904
ISBN (electronic): 9781862394346
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2001
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Table of Contents
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The nature and tectonic significance of fault-zone weakening: an introductionAuthor(s)E. H. Rutter;E. H. Rutter1Rock Deformation Laboratory, Earth Sciences Department, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK (email: ernie.rutter@man.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:R. E. Holdsworth;R. E. Holdsworth2Reactivation Research Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UKSearch for other works by this author on:R. J. KnipeR. J. Knipe3Rock Deformation Research, Earth Sciences Department, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Insights from neotectonic settings, deformation experiments and modelling studies
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Implications of earthquake focal mechanisms for the frictional strength of the San Andreas fault systemAuthor(s)John Townend;John TownendDepartment of Geophysics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2215, USA jtownend@stanford.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Mark D. ZobackMark D. ZobackDepartment of Geophysics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2215, USA jtownend@stanford.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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Permeability variation across an active low-angle detachment fault, western Woodlark Basin (ODP Leg 180), and its implication for fault activationAuthor(s)Achim KopfAchim KopfGEOMAR, Wischhofstrasse 1–3, 24148 Kiel, Germany Present address: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 9500, Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0220, USA (email: akopf@ucsd.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Experimental constraints on the mechanical and hydraulic properties of deformation bands in porous sandstones: a reviewAuthor(s)Ian Main;Ian MainDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, UK (email: ian.main@ed.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:Karen Mair;Karen MairDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, UK (email: ian.main@ed.ac.uk)Present address: Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool, 4 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L69 3GP, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ohmyoung Kwon;Ohmyoung KwonDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, UK (email: ian.main@ed.ac.uk)Present address: Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3115, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephen Elphick;Stephen ElphickDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, UK (email: ian.main@ed.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:Bryne NgwenyaBryne NgwenyaDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JW, UK (email: ian.main@ed.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:
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Thermal–rheological controls on deformation within oceanic transformsAuthor(s)Kevin P. Furlong;Kevin P. FurlongGeodynamics Research Group, Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1680 2, USA (email: kevin@geodyn.psu.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Steven D. Sheaffer;Steven D. SheafferGeodynamics Research Group, Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1680 2, USA (email: kevin@geodyn.psu.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Rocco MalservisiRocco MalservisiGeodynamics Research Group, Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 1680 2, USA (email: kevin@geodyn.psu.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Insights from natural fault rocks
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Clay mineral transformations and weakening mechanisms along the Alpine Fault, New ZealandAuthor(s)Laurence N. Warr;Laurence N. WarrGeologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, INF 234, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany (email: hq0@ix.urz.uni-heidelberg.de)Search for other works by this author on:
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Deformation microfabrics of clay gouge, Lewis Thrust, Canada: a case for fault weakening from clay transformationAuthor(s)Yonghong Yan;Yonghong YanDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, 2534 C. C. Little Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA (email: vdpluijm@umich.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Ben A. Van Der Pluijm;Ben A. Van Der PluijmDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, 2534 C. C. Little Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA (email: vdpluijm@umich.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Donald R. PeacorDonald R. PeacorDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, 2534 C. C. Little Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA (email: vdpluijm@umich.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Microfracturing associated with reactivated fault zones and shear zones: what can it tell us about deformation history?Author(s)Gautam Mitra;Gautam MitraDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA (e-mail: mitr@troi.cc.rochester.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Zeshan IsmatZeshan IsmatDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA (e-mail: mitr@troi.cc.rochester.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Episodic weakening and strengthening during synmetamorphic deformation in a deep-crustal shear zone in the AlpsAuthor(s)Kurt Steffen;Kurt SteffenDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1116, USA (e-mail: ksteffen@unm.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Jane Selverstone;Jane SelverstoneDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1116, USA (e-mail: ksteffen@unm.edu)Search for other works by this author on:Adrian BrearleyAdrian BrearleyDepartment of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1116, USA (e-mail: ksteffen@unm.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Geometric controls and fault system evolution
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Geometric controls on the evolution of normal fault systemsAuthor(s)J. J. Walsh;J. J. WalshFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:C. Childs;C. ChildsFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:V. Meyer;V. MeyerFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKInstitut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Paris, Cedex 05, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:T. Manzocchi;T. ManzocchiFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:J. Imber;J. ImberFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:A. Nicol;A. NicolFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKInstitute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, Lower Hutt, New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:G. Tuckwell;G. TuckwellSchool of Earth Sciences and Geography, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UKSearch for other works by this author on:W. R. Bailey;W. R. BaileyFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:C. G. Bonson;C. G. BonsonFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:J. Watterson;J. WattersonFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKFault Analysis Group, Liverpool University Marine Laboratory, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6JASearch for other works by this author on:P. A. Nell;P. A. NellFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKBadley Earth Sciences Ltd, North Beck Lane, Hundleby, Spilsby PE23 5NB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. StrandJ. StrandFault Analysis Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3GP, UKPresent address: Fault Analysis Group, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland (e-mail: fault@fag.ucd.ie)Search for other works by this author on:
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The nature and origin of asymmetric arrays of shear surfaces in fault zonesAuthor(s)Steven F. WojtalSteven F. WojtalDepartment of Geology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074-1044, USA (e-mail: steven.wojtal@oberlin.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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A quantitative study of the influence of pre-existing compositional and fabric heterogeneities upon fracture-zone development during basement reactivationAuthor(s)L. E. Beacom;L. E. BeacomDepartment of Geology, Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, UKReactivation Research Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK (e-mail: R.E.Holdsworth@durham.ac.uk)BP Norge, Godesetdalen 8, 4065 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:R. E. Holdsworth;R. E. HoldsworthReactivation Research Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK (e-mail: R.E.Holdsworth@durham.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:K. J. W. McCaffrey;K. J. W. McCaffreyReactivation Research Group, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Durham, Durham DH1 3LE, UK (e-mail: R.E.Holdsworth@durham.ac.uk)Search for other works by this author on:T. B. AndersonT. B. AndersonDepartment of Geology, Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Insights from Lithosphere- to Crustal-scale Fault Zones
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Lithospheric and crustal reactivation of an ancient plate boundary: the assembly and disassembly of the Salmon River suture zone, Idaho, USAAuthor(s)B. Tikoff;B. TikoffDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706, USA (e-mail: basil@geology.wise.edu)Search for other works by this author on:P. Kelso;P. KelsoDepartment of Geology and Physics, Lake Superior State University, Sault St Marie, MI 49783, USASearch for other works by this author on:C. Manduca;C. ManducaDLESE Outreach Coordinator, Carleton University, Boulder, CO 80307, USASearch for other works by this author on:M.J. Markley;M.J. MarkleyDepartment of Geology, Mt Holyoke College, North Hampton, MA 01075, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. GillaspyJ. GillaspyDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1215 W Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706, USA (e-mail: basil@geology.wise.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Sequential ductile to brittle reactivation of major fault zones along the accretionary margin of Gondwana in Central ArgentinaAuthor(s)Carol Simpson;Carol SimpsonDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA (e-mail: csimpson @ bu. edu)Search for other works by this author on:Steven J. Whitmeyer;Steven J. WhitmeyerDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA (e-mail: csimpson @ bu. edu)Search for other works by this author on:Declan G. De Paor;Declan G. De PaorDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA (e-mail: csimpson @ bu. edu)Search for other works by this author on:L. Peter Gromet;L. Peter GrometDepartment of Geological Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USASearch for other works by this author on:Roberto Miro;Roberto MiroGeological Survey of Argentina, Córdoba Branch, Córdoba, ArgentinaSearch for other works by this author on:Michael A. Krol;Michael A. KrolDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA (e-mail: csimpson @ bu. edu)Search for other works by this author on:Heather ShortHeather ShortDepartment of Earth Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA (e-mail: csimpson @ bu. edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Rheological partitioning during multiple reactivation of the Palaeozoic Brevard Fault Zone, Southern Appalachians, USAAuthor(s)Robert D. Hatcher, Jr.Robert D. Hatcher, Jr.Department of Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, USA (e-mail: bobmap@utk.edu)Search for other works by this author on:
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Repeated reactivation in the Apennine-Maghrebide system, Italy: A possible example of fault-zone weakening?Author(s)Enrico Tavarnelli;Enrico Tavarnelli1Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università di Siena, Siena, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Francesco Antonio Decandia;Francesco Antonio Decandia2Istituto di Geologia e Geodesia, Università di Palermo, Palermo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Pietro Renda;Pietro Renda2Istituto di Geologia e Geodesia, Università di Palermo, Palermo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Mariano Tramutoli;Mariano Tramutoli3Amministrazione Regionale della Basilicata, Potenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Erwan Gueguen;Erwan Gueguen4ITIS, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Matera, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Mauro AlbertiMauro Alberti1Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università di Siena, Siena, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Weak zones in Precambrian SwedenAuthor(s)C. J. TalbotC. J. TalbotHans Ramberg Tectonic Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, SE-752 36 Uppsala, Sweden (e-mail: Christopher.Talbot@geo.uu.se)Search for other works by this author on:
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The role of fault zones and melts as agents of weakening, hardening and differentiation of the continental crust: a synthesisAuthor(s)M. R. Handy;M. R. HandyFreie Universität Berlin, Geowissenschaften, Malteserstrasse 74-100, Haus В, Geologie, D-12249 Berlin, Germany (e-mail: mhandy@zedat.fu-berlin.de)Search for other works by this author on:A. Mulch;A. MulchFreie Universität Berlin, Geowissenschaften, Malteserstrasse 74-100, Haus В, Geologie, D-12249 Berlin, Germany (e-mail: mhandy@zedat.fu-berlin.de)Present address: Université de Lausanne, Institut de Minéralogie et Pétrographic, BFSH 2, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:M. Rosenau;M. RosenauFreie Universität Berlin, Geowissenschaften, Malteserstrasse 74-100, Haus В, Geologie, D-12249 Berlin, Germany (e-mail: mhandy@zedat.fu-berlin.de)Present address: Geoforschungszentrum Potsdam, Haus C, D-14473 Potsdam, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:C. L. RosenbergC. L. RosenbergFreie Universität Berlin, Geowissenschaften, Malteserstrasse 74-100, Haus В, Geologie, D-12249 Berlin, Germany (e-mail: mhandy@zedat.fu-berlin.de)Search for other works by this author on:
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