Mechanics, Structure and Evolution of Fault Zones

Considerable progress has been made recently in quantifying geometrical and physical

properties of fault surfaces and adjacent fractured and granulated damage zones in

active faulting environments. There has also been significant progress in developing

rheologies and computational frameworks that can model the dynamics of fault zone

processes. This volume provides state-of-the-art theoretical and observational results

on the mechanics, structure and evolution of fault zones. Subjects discussed include

damage rheologies, development of instabilities, fracture and friction, dynamic rupture

experiments, and analyses of earthquake and fault zone data.