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Most earthquake energy release arises during fault slip many kilometers below the Earth's surface. Understanding earthquakes and their hazard requires mapping the geometry and distribution of this slip. Such finite-fault maps are typically…
Many recent studies have tried to determine the influence of geometry of faults in earthquake mechanics. In this paper, we suggest a new interpretation of the effect of geometry on the stress on a fault. Starting from the representation…
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Megathrusts host Earth's largest earthquakes. Understanding the physical conditions controlling their rupture dynamics is critical for assessing seismic and tsunami hazards. These earthquakes often display complex rupture dynamics,…
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