Mechanical Models of Coontinental Plate BoundariesL Fault Slip Rates and Interseismic Stress Rotation Rates
Contributors: Meade, Brendan J.; Shaw, John; Johnston, David; O'Connell, Richard
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Description: We first describe the methodology for a two-dimensional, elastic deformable microplate modeling approach for continental plate boundaries. Deformable microplate models combine discrete slip on microplate boundaries (faults) with continuous deformation in block interiors. Two idealized models simulating continental collision are presented, one with two microplates and one with four microplates.
Notes: Keywords: deformable microplates, fault slip rates, interseismic, stress rotation rates, tectonics.

Thesis Ph.D. Harvard University 2014