Fault Behavior During a Strong Earthquake Simulated | Video
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
A simulated fault, made of dolomite loaded by a spinning flywheel, accelerates to seismic velocity of ~ 0.8 m/sec in 0.1 sec - equalling a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. The rock weakens very quickly and slips for 2.55 m.