Three-dimensional geometry, strain rates and basement deformation mechanisms of thrust-bend folding

Journal of Structural Geology

Volumn 19, Issue 3-4 SPEC. ISS., 1997, Pages 535-550

  Wibberley, Christopher A J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FRACTURE MECHANICS; GEOLOGIC MODELS; GEOMORPHOLOGY; SHEAR STRESS; STRAIN RATE;

BASEMENT DEFORMATION; SUBSURFACE THRUST FAULT SHAPE; THRUST BEND FOLDING;

TECTONICS;

DEFORMATION; STRAIN RATE; STRUCTURAL GEOMETRY; THRUST BEND FOLDING;

UK, SCOTLAND;

EID: 0031103392     PISSN: 01918141     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0191-8141(96)00099-5     Document Type: Article

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