Mechanical stratigraphy encompasses the mechanical properties, thicknesses, and interface
properties of rock units. Although mechanical stratigraphy often relates directly to …

Clay smear is a collection of fault processes and resulting fault structures that form when
normal faults deform layered sedimentary sections. These elusive structures have attracted …

Earthquakes normally occur as frictional stick-slip instabilities, resulting in catastrophic
failure and seismic rupture. Tectonic faults also fail in slow earthquakes with rupture …

Faults are composed of a damage zone and a fault core with wear material that has
accumulated during sliding. Fault zone width and structural complexity have been …

Key questions in fault reactivation in shales relate to the potential for enhanced fluid
transport through previously low‐permeability aseismic formations. Here we explore the …

Interseismic recovery of fault strength (healing) following earthquake failure is a fundamental
requirement of the seismic cycle and likely plays a key role in determining the stability and …

Fluid overpressure is one of the primary mechanisms for triggering tectonic fault slip and
human‐induced seismicity. This mechanism is appealing because fluid overpressure …

Mineralogy, fabric, and frictional properties are fundamental aspects of faults. Despite the
extensive effort spent in the characterization of such fault properties, the description of fabric …

Fault stability evaluation is crucial for ensuring safety of underground gas storage (UGS)
reconstructed from depleted oil and gas reservoirs. To make assessment result more …

Montmorillonite is a common mineral in fault zones, and its low strength relative to other
common gouge minerals is important in many models of fault rheology. However, the …