Discussion on development of polygonal fault systems: A test of hypotheses

Journal of the Geological Society

Volumn 163, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 221-223

  James, D M D ^a   Goulty, N R ^b   Swarbrick, R E ^b  

^a University of Durham ^*  (United Kingdom)

^b DURHAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 29244474599     PISSN: 00167649     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1144/0016-764905-111     Document Type: Note

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