Dynamic weakening during earthquakes controlled by fluid thermodynamics

Understanding the physics of fault lubrication during earthquake propagation can help assess seismic hazard. In this study, by replicating earthquakes in the laboratory at upper-crustal conditions, the authors show that fluid thermodynamics control fault lubrication, specifically at man-made earthqu...

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Autores principales: M. Acosta, F. X. Passelègue, A. Schubnel, M. Violay
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/351af1ec195647f88b07b7bf89b8740d
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Sumario:Understanding the physics of fault lubrication during earthquake propagation can help assess seismic hazard. In this study, by replicating earthquakes in the laboratory at upper-crustal conditions, the authors show that fluid thermodynamics control fault lubrication, specifically at man-made earthquake depths.