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Rheological behaviour and slip stability of megathrust earthquake faults

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Title Rheological behaviour and slip stability of megathrust earthquake faults
Period 10 / 2008 - 09 / 2012
Status Current
Dissertation Yes
Research number OND1336152
Data Supplier NWO

Abstract

This proposal addresses aspects of the mechanical behaviour of subduction zone faults, key in controlling the onset of seismic slip, earthquake recurrence intervals and slow fault creep. The approach adopted will involve experiments plus microphysical modelling.

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Supervisor Prof.dr. C.J. Spiers
Doctoral/PhD student S.A.M. den Hartog (BSc.)

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