Dynamic modeling of sequences of earthquakes and aseismic slip (SEAS) provides a self‐
consistent, physics‐based framework to connect, interpret, and predict diverse geophysical …

The frictional properties of faults control the initiation and propagation of earthquakes and
the associated hazards. Although the ambient temperature and instantaneous slip velocity …

We numerically investigate the role of plastic strain accumulation on the mechanical
response of a planar strike‐slip fault. Our models show that fault‐zone strength significantly …

The spectral boundary integral (SBI) method has been widely employed in the study of
fractures and friction within elastic and elastodynamic media, given its natural applicability to …

Multicycle earthquake rupture simulators generate long sequences of earthquakes along
predefined fault geometries for statistical analysis of earthquake recurrence and related …

This paper presents a mortar-based finite element formulation for modelling earthquake
cycles and wear on rough faults governed by rate and state friction. The method allows large …

Supershear earthquakes are rare compared to their subshear counterparts, but the cause for
their paucity remains to be understood. We investigate for the first time the prevalence of …

We present a two‐dimensional analytical solution for the static stress field around a rough
interlocked interface under background stresses and its applications to faulting. The solution …

Physics-based simulations provide a path to overcome the lack of observational data
hampering a holistic understanding of earthquake faulting and crustal deformation across …

Fault regions inferred to be slowly slipping are interpreted to accommodate much of tectonic
plate motion aseismically and potentially serve as barriers to earthquake rupture. Here, we …