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Article

College

College of Science

Faculty Mentor

Alexis Ault

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

1. Motivation

  • Faults can creep or be locked to produce earthquakes.

  • This behavior may be influenced by minerology and grain size

  • Serpentine minerals and clay are known to promote creep along faults

  • Does mineralogy promote creep along the Bartlett Springs Fault, CA?

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-9-2025 12:30 PM

End Date

4-9-2025 1:20 PM

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Apr 9th, 12:30 PM Apr 9th, 1:20 PM

Earthquakes in Creeping Fault Zones? Mineralogic and Grain Size Controls on Frictional Behavior

Logan, UT

1. Motivation

  • Faults can creep or be locked to produce earthquakes.

  • This behavior may be influenced by minerology and grain size

  • Serpentine minerals and clay are known to promote creep along faults

  • Does mineralogy promote creep along the Bartlett Springs Fault, CA?