Scaling of transfer zones in the British Isles

Journal of Structural Geology

Volumn 25, Issue 10, 2003, Pages 1561-1567

  Peacock, D C P ^a  

^a Robertson Research International Ltd   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Fractal; Normal faults; Relay ramps; Scaling; Transfer zones

Indexed keywords

COASTAL ENGINEERING; SEDIMENTARY ROCKS;

TRANSFER ZONES;

GEOLOGY;

FRACTAL ANALYSIS; GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURE; MESOZOIC; NORMAL FAULT; POWER LAW; SCALE EFFECT; TRANSFER ZONE;

ENGLAND (SOMERSET); UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 0042700316     PISSN: 01918141     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0191-8141(03)00008-7     Document Type: Article

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