Extensional fault-propagation folding in mechanically layered rocks: The case against the frictional drag mechanism

Tectonophysics

Volumn 576-577, Issue , 2012, Pages 78-85

  Ferrill, David A ^a   Morris, Alan P ^a   McGinnis, Ronald N ^a  

^a SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Boudinage; Clay smear; Extensional fault propagation fold; Fault drag; Mechanical stratigraphy; Normal fault

Indexed keywords

BOUDINAGE; CLAY SMEAR; FAULT PROPAGATION; MECHANICAL STRATIGRAPHY; NORMAL FAULTS;

DEFORMATION; FAULTING; FRICTION; SHALE; STRATIGRAPHY;

DRAG;

ANHYDRITE; BOUDINAGE; CARBONATE ROCK; CRETACEOUS; DOLOSTONE; EXTENSIONAL TECTONICS; FAULT DISPLACEMENT; FAULT PROPAGATION; FOLDING; LAYERED MEDIUM; NORMAL FAULT; OUTCROP; SHALE;

TEXAS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84867900532     PISSN: 00401951     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.tecto.2012.05.023     Document Type: Article

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