Slip partitioning and deformation cycles close to major faults in southern California: Evidence from small-scale faults

Article Abstract:

A study of small faults situated next to some of the largest seismogenically active faults in southern California indicates that the small faults formed in the same stress field that was operating during cyclic activity of the neighbouring master faults. It appears that the small faults formed in a relatively strong crust next to weaker master faults. These findings support the view that the San Andreas fault is very weak and cannot sustain large shear stresses. It is clear that orientation and kinematics of weak master faults cannot be predicted by the population of small-scale faults.

Natural history, Southern California

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INterfering paths of deformation and development of acs in the fold-and-thrust belt of the central Apennines

Article Abstract:

Structural data on the central sector of the Apenninic chain is presented which suggests that the development of arcs in the fold-and-thrust belt is linked with interfering displacement paths. The interaction of rock packages with distinct stratigraphy and mechanical competence is believed to have controlled displacement trajectories of thrust sheets.

Italy, Geology, Structural, Structural geology

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Architecture of transpressional thrust faulting in the San Bernardino Mountains, southern California, from deformation of a deeply weathered surface

Article Abstract:

Deformation patterns and structural geometry of orogeny in the San Andreas fault system are considered.

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